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NHL play on Sunday includes the Washington Capitals (50-20-9) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (37-33-9) at Capital One Arena, starting at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals rank first in the Eastern Conference (109 points), while the Blue Jackets are ninth in the Eastern Conference (83 points).
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets: April 13 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
- Time: 6 p.m. 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 | 3.54 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 9th |
| Shots | 27.6 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 23.47% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.74% | 6th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.22 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 27th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 18.89% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.3% | 25th |
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has been critical to Washington's offense this season, recording 77 points in 79 games.
- Alexander Ovechkin has 70 points (42 goals, 28 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 66 points through 76 games (30 goals and 36 assists), Aliaksei Protas has been an important part of Washington's offensive attack this season.
- Logan Thompson (31-6-6) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .910 for Washington.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 21 goals and 56 assists in 78 games for Columbus add up to 77 total points on the season.
- Kirill Marchenko has scored 72 total points (0.9 per game) this season. He has 31 goals and 41 assists.
- Kent Johnson is a key contributor on offense for Columbus with 22 goals and 32 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 26-21-5 record this season, with an .892 save percentage (49th in the league). He has 1388 saves, and has conceded 168 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Capitals
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Aliaksei Protas: Out (Foot),
Jakob Chychrun: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Logan Thompson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Alexander Ovechkin: Day-To-Day (Rest)
Blue Jackets
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Elvis Merzlikins: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Jacob Christiansen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2025 | Islanders | L 4-1 | Away |
| 4/10/2025 | Hurricanes | W 5-4 | Home |
| 4/12/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 7-0 | Away |
| 4/13/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 4/15/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 4/17/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2025 | Senators | W 5-2 | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Sabres | W 3-2 | Home |
| 4/12/2025 | Capitals | W 7-0 | Home |
| 4/13/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 4/15/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 4/17/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |