The Washington Capitals (5-2) take the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3) in NHL play on Friday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals rank fifth in the Eastern Conference with 10 points and the Blue Jackets are 13th in the Eastern Conference with 6 points.
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 24 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 1.86 | 1st |
| Shots | 32 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 24 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 18.18% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.59% | 25th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.67 | 10th |
| Shots | 31 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.3 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 20% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 60% | 32nd |
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Capitals
- With four goals and six assists this season, Tom Wilson is one of Washington's leading contributors (10 points).
- Having scored two goals and adding seven assists, Dylan Strome is a strong contributor for Washington through seven games.
- On 18 shots (for four goals) and four assists, Aliaksei Protas has created eight points this season.
- Logan Thompson (4-1-0) has a 1.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .926 for Washington.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko's seven points make him a pivotal offensive option for Columbus. He has put up five goals and two assists in six games.
- Boone Jenner is a key piece of the offense for Columbus with six total points this season. He has scored two goals and added four assists in six games.
- Dmitri Voronkov is a top contributor on offense for Columbus with three goals and three assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 2-1-0 record this season, with a .927 save percentage (13th in the league). He has 102 saves, and has conceded eight goals (2.7 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Rasmus Sandin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Miles Wood: Out (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Wild | W 5-1 | Home |
| 10/19/2025 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Kraken | W 4-1 | Home |
| 10/24/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 10/31/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Avalanche | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Lightning | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Stars | W 5-1 | Away |
| 10/24/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/29/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |