Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2025-04-12 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 7 - 0 Washington Capitals
🚨 Upset Win (52% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 47.7%
WSH: 52.3%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.48
WSH: 2.95
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 49%
Head-to-Head History
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 |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBJ | 12 | 3 | 1.49 |
| 1 | WSH | 10 | 0 | 0.69 |
| 2 | CBJ | 14 | 1 | 1.40 |
| 2 | WSH | 15 | 0 | 0.97 |
| 3 | CBJ | 12 | 1 | 0.76 |
| 3 | WSH | 17 | 1 | 1.58 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 52.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 7 - 0 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.5 - 3.0
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