The Washington Capitals (19-6-2) hit the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-13-3) in NHL action on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals are first (with 40 points) and the Blue Jackets 13th (27 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.04 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.74 | 7th |
| Shots | 29 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 21.18% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.72% | 4th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.39 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.61 | 31st |
| Shots | 30.5 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 16.9% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.43% | 30th |
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Capitals
- With nine goals and 26 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington's top contributors (35 points).
- Having scored 15 goals and adding 11 assists, Connor McMichael is a top contributor for Washington through 27 games.
- Through 18 games, Alexander Ovechkin has proven himself as an important offensive option for Washington. He has 25 points (15 goals and 10 assists).
- In the 14 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .913, 12th in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has recorded nine goals and 20 assists in 28 games for Columbus, good for 29 points.
- Kirill Marchenko has helped lead the offense for Columbus this season with 10 goals and 17 assists.
- Sean Monahan has 24 points so far, including nine goals and 15 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins is 9-8-2 this season, compiling 460 saves and giving up 58 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .888 save percentage (51st in the league).
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Capitals
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Blue Jackets
Justin Danforth: Questionable (Lower Body),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2024 | Sharks | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Canadiens | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/16/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2024 | Canucks | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/8/2024 | Jets | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Flyers | L 5-3 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |