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The Washington Capitals (19-6-2), winners of nine straight road games, visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-13-3) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
During the past 10 contests for the Blue Jackets (5-4-1), their offense has totaled 37 goals while their defense has given up 37 goals. They have recorded 22 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (18.2%).
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-159)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have finished 2-2-4 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 19-6-2.
- Washington has 14 points (6-2-2) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- 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 lone power-play goal, it went 8-3-0 to 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 in 10 games, going 5-3-2 to record 12 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 12-13-3 record this season and are 2-3-5 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Columbus has earned five points (1-2-3) in its six games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored 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 two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have earned 24 points in their 16 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 14 points with a record of 7-5-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 7-7-2 (16 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Blue Jackets finished 3-6-1 in those contests (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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