Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2024-12-12 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 Washington Capitals

Win Probability

CBJ: 40.8%

WSH: 59.2%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 2.96

WSH: 2.54

Total Goals

Median: 5.9

Over 5.5: 61%

Over 6.5: 44%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • CBJ at home vs WSH: 1-4

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-14	CBJ 1 - 2 WSH	WSH	CBJ
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	WSH
2025-04-13	WSH 1 - 4 CBJ	CBJ	WSH

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CBJ	10	0	0.58
1	WSH	19	1	0.93
2	CBJ	23	1	1.88
2	WSH	21	2	1.39
3	CBJ	9	1	0.67
3	WSH	16	0	0.82
4	CBJ	3	0	0.23
4	WSH	1	0	0.04

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 59.2%

Total Goals

Actual: 3.0

Expected: 5.5

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 Washington Capitals

Expected: 3.0 - 2.5