Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2024-12-12 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 Washington Capitals
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 48.9%
WSH: 51.1%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.76
WSH: 3.33
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 41%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 18-12-6 | 0.910 SV% | 2.62 GAA
WSH
Logan Thompson - 20-16-4 | 0.913 SV% | 2.41 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.928 | 0.904 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.910 | 0.979 |
| GAA | 2.62 | 2.39 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 70% • CBJ at home vs WSH: 1-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-07 | WSH 2 - 0 CBJ | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-11-24 | WSH 5 - 1 CBJ | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-10-24 | CBJ 1 - 5 WSH | WSH | CBJ |
| 2025-04-13 | WSH 1 - 4 CBJ | CBJ | WSH |
| 2025-04-12 | CBJ 7 - 0 WSH | CBJ | CBJ |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 14:12 | CBJ | Goal |
| 3 | 00:31 | CBJ | Goal |
| 4 | 02:23 | WSH | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 51.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 Washington Capitals
Expected: 2.8 - 3.3