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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
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-14CBJ 1 - 2 WSHWSHCBJ
2025-12-07WSH 2 - 0 CBJWSHWSH
2025-11-24WSH 5 - 1 CBJWSHWSH
2025-10-24CBJ 1 - 5 WSHWSHWSH
2025-04-13WSH 1 - 4 CBJCBJWSH

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CBJ1231.49
1WSH1000.69
2CBJ1411.40
2WSH1500.97
3CBJ1210.76
3WSH1711.58
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