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2026-27 Preseason

Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-10-24 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 5 Washington Capitals

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 38.7%
WSH: 61.3%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.10
WSH: 3.57
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 64%
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
1CBJ1911.33
1WSH1711.45
2CBJ1721.47
2WSH700.33
3CBJ1811.77
3WSH2063.09
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 61.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 5.7
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 5 Washington Capitals
Expected: 2.1 - 3.6