Blue Jackets vs Capitals statistics
| Stat |
Blue Jackets |
Capitals |
| Goals For per Game |
2.00 |
3.00 |
| Goals Against per Game |
3.00 |
4.33 |
| Shots per Game |
33.5 |
23.3 |
| Shots Against per Game |
30.0 |
25.0 |
| Power Play Goals |
0 |
1 |
| Power Play Goals Against |
1 |
3 |
| Short Handed Goals |
0 |
0 |
| Short Handed Goals Against |
0 |
0 |
| Penalty Minutes |
26 |
18 |
| Power Play Percentage |
0.0 |
14.3 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage |
90.0 |
66.7 |
Washington Capitals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/25/24 |
@ New Jersey Devils |
W |
5-3 |
| 9/24/24 |
@ Boston Bruins |
L |
4-2 |
| 9/22/24 |
vs Philadelphia Flyers |
L |
6-2 |
| 4/28/24 |
vs New York Rangers |
L |
4-2 |
| 4/26/24 |
vs New York Rangers |
L |
3-1 |
Columbus Blue Jackets recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/25/24 |
vs St. Louis Blues |
W |
3-0 |
| 9/23/24 |
@ Buffalo Sabres |
L |
6-1 |
| 4/16/24 |
vs Carolina Hurricanes |
W |
6-3 |
| 4/13/24 |
@ Nashville Predators |
L |
6-4 |
| 4/11/24 |
@ Florida Panthers |
L |
4-0 |
Blue Jackets vs Capitals predictions
As the Columbus Blue Jackets gear up to face the Washington Capitals at the Capital One Arena, all eyes might be on Kent Johnson, who has been showing promising signs early in the season with a goal and an assist. Johnson's agility and keen sense on the ice could really set the tone for the Blue Jackets. Another player to watch is Sean Kuraly, whose knack for setting up plays with two assists already under his belt could make significant impacts, particularly on power plays.
Switching focus to the Washington Capitals, Brandon Duhaime has started the season with an impressive burst, netting two goals already. His ability to find the back of the net could be crucial in this matchup. Another Capital who could play a pivotal role is Nic Dowd, whose pair of assists demonstrate his ability to distribute the puck effectively and create scoring opportunities for his teammates. Given the dynamics of their play styles, these players could be the ones turning the game in favor of the Capitals.
Taking everything into account, this game promises to be a tightly contested affair. The Capitals, despite their shaky start at home, possess a slightly more balanced team on paper, especially with the offensive threats of Duhaime and Strome. On the flip side, the Blue Jackets will likely lean heavily on their young talents like Johnson. However, considering the home advantage and the current momentum among key players, I’d tilt the scales slightly in favor of the Washington Capitals to clinch this win. After all, having the home crowd behind you can make all the difference in these early season matches. What's your take?
Washington Capitals injuries
- Alex Ovechkin (LW): Day-To-Day
- Rasmus Sandin (D): Out
- Michael Sgarbossa (C): Out
Columbus Blue Jackets injuries
- Justin Danforth (RW): Day-To-Day
- Jordan Dumais (RW): Day-To-Day
Blue Jackets vs Capitals game info
| Venue |
Capital One Arena |
| Location |
Washington, DC |
| Puck drop |
Fri 7:00 PM |
