The Washington Capitals (19-6-2) will attempt to continue a nine-game road win streak when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-13-3) on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets are 5-4-1 while putting up 37 goals against 37 goals given up. On 22 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored four goals (18.2%).
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final score of Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-169)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 19-6-2 record overall, with a 2-2-4 record in games that have needed overtime.
- In the 10 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-2-2 record (good for 14 points).
- In the two games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
- Washington has lost all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Capitals are 19-1-1 in the 21 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 39 points).
- In the 11 games when Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has an 8-3-0 record (16 points).
- In the 17 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 14-3-0 (28 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 10 times, and went 5-3-2 (12 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have earned a record of 2-3-5 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 12-13-3.
- In the six games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up five points.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
- Columbus has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals in 16 games, earning 24 points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 7-5-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 7-7-2 (16 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 3-6-1 to register seven points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4.04 | Goals Scored | 3.39 | 7th |
| 7th | 2.74 | Goals Allowed | 3.61 | 31st |
| 15th | 29 | Shots | 30.5 | 5th |
| 9th | 27.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 13th |
| 16th | 21.18% | Power Play % | 16.9% | 27th |
| 4th | 83.72% | Penalty Kill % | 71.43% | 30th |
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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