Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Time, TV & Live Stream – 12/12/2024

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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' 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

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