Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions

2025-12-07 • Capital One Arena

Washington Capitals 2 - 0 Columbus Blue Jackets

Win Probability

WSH: 65.4%

CBJ: 34.6%

Expected Goals

WSH: 3.00

CBJ: 2.92

Total Goals

Median: 6.5

Over 5.5: 71%

Over 6.5: 50%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • WSH at home vs CBJ: 5-1

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	WSH	15	1	0.90
1	CBJ	14	0	0.67
2	WSH	26	4	2.52
2	CBJ	16	0	1.10
3	WSH	16	1	1.50
3	CBJ	21	0	1.27

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: 65.4%

Total Goals

Actual: 2.0

Expected: 5.9

Score Breakdown

Washington Capitals 2 - 0 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.0 - 2.9