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NHL action on Saturday features a matchup in Washington, District of Columbia between the Washington Capitals (7-2) and Columbus Blue Jackets (5-4-1) at Capital One Arena, starting at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Capitals rank fourth and the Blue Jackets eighth in the Eastern Conference.
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets: Nov. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One 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 | 4.11 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 8th |
| Shots | 31.6 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.1 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 9.38% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 11th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.7 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.1 | 15th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 19.23% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.31% | 15th |
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome is one of Washington's top contributors this season with 13 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 17.6%.
- Alexander Ovechkin is another of Washington's important contributors currently with 10 total points (five goals and five assists) to his name.
- Washington's offensive effort is aided by Connor McMichael's 10 points. He's contributed five assists.
- Across five games played, Charlie Lindgren has a goaltending record of 3-2-0. During those games, he's allowed 13 goals while recording 98 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko has put up 12 points (1.2 per game) for Columbus, with four goals and eight assists in 10 games (playing 18:19 per game).
- Sean Monahan is one of the impact players on offense for Columbus with 10 total points (1.0 per game), with six goals and four assists in 10 games.
- Zachary Werenski has scored three goals on the season, chipping in six assists.
- Daniil Tarasov has an .887 save percentage (44th in the league), with 133 total saves, giving up 17 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has put up a 3-1-1 record this season.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Capitals
Jakob Chychrun: Questionable (Upper Body),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Matt Roy: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Kent Johnson: Out (Upper Body),
Gavin Brindley: Out (Finger)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2024 | Lightning | L 3-0 | Away |
| 10/29/2024 | Rangers | W 5-3 | Home |
| 10/31/2024 | Canadiens | W 6-3 | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 11/3/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 11/6/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
| 11/8/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2024 | Oilers | W 6-1 | Home |
| 10/30/2024 | Islanders | W 2-0 | Home |
| 11/1/2024 | Jets | L 6-2 | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/5/2024 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 11/9/2024 | Kings | - | Away |
| 11/10/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |