NHLSeries starts 12/26
Blue Jackets6-7-0
vs
Capitals8-6-0
CBJ 40%60% WSH
# NHL
Blue Jackets vs Capitals prediction
Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals, Saturday 26 December, 8:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena. Our line gives the Capitals a 60% chance.
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- Record
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- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Blue Jackets
- GoalsKent Johnson7
- AssistsZach Werenski10
- PointsKent Johnson12
Capitals
- GoalsAlex Tuch10
- AssistsDylan Strome9
- PointsAlex Tuch12
Season averages
| CBJ | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 3.25 | Goals Against Average | 3.23 |
| 27.1 | Shots Against per Game | 28.1 |
| 73.0 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 77.3 |
| 10 | Power Play Goals Against | 10 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 2.33 | Goals For per Game | 3.38 |
| 25.6 | Shots per Game | 27.8 |
| 4 | Power Play Goals | 6 |
| 12.9 | Power Play Percentage | 17.6 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
Last five games
Blue Jackets
- Wvs VGK2-1 OT
- Wat PHI4-3 OT
- Lat CAR3-2
- Lat DAL3-1
- Wvs COL7-2
Capitals
- Wvs BUF4-3 OT
- Wvs PHI5-2
- Wat NSH4-3
- Lvs MIN5-1
- Lvs DAL6-5
Injury report
Blue Jackets
- Nobody listed
Capitals
- Vincent DesharnaisInjured Reserve
- Rasmus SandinInjured Reserve
- Patrick ThomasInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- TV
- CBJNHL, MNMT
- Season series
- Series starts 12/26
Blue Jackets and Capitals this season
- Sat 26 DecBlue Jackets at CapitalsSat 8:00 PM ET
- Thu 31 DecCapitals at Blue JacketsThu 2:00 PM ET
- Sat 3 AprBlue Jackets at CapitalsSat 5:00 PM ET
- Tue 6 AprCapitals at Blue JacketsTue 7:45 PM ET
More NHL games on Saturday
- Lightning vs PanthersSat 6:00 PM ET
- Islanders vs BruinsSat 7:00 PM ET
- Devils vs SabresSat 7:00 PM ET
- Maple Leafs vs CanadiensSat 7:00 PM ET
- Penguins vs HurricanesSat 7:00 PM ET
- Red Wings vs PredatorsSat 7:00 PM ET
- Jets vs WildSat 7:00 PM ET
- Canucks vs FlamesSat 10:00 PM ET
- Mammoth vs KingsSat 10:00 PM ET
- Golden Knights vs SharksSat 10:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Blue Jackets vs Capitals?
8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Saturday 26 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Blue Jackets vs Capitals on?
ESPN lists CBJNHL, MNMT for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Blue Jackets vs Capitals?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Washington Capitals a 60% chance, so a call on them pays x1.66. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Blue Jackets vs Capitals played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home of the Washington Capitals.
How many times do the Blue Jackets and Capitals play this season?
This season's schedule has 4 games between them.
When do the Blue Jackets and Capitals play next?
Thursday 31 December 2026 at 2:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Capitals at the Blue Jackets.
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