Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2026-04-14 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 Washington Capitals

🚨 Upset Loss (59% underdog)

Win Probability

CBJ: 59.2%

WSH: 40.8%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.61

WSH: 2.87

Total Goals

Median: 6.5

Over 5.5: 63%

Over 6.5: 50%

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	12	0	0.81
1	WSH	8	0	0.38
2	CBJ	12	0	0.92
2	WSH	10	2	0.95
3	CBJ	13	0	0.74
3	WSH	19	3	2.51

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

Prediction Result

❌ Incorrect

Confidence: 59.2%

Total Goals

Actual: 3.0

Expected: 6.5

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 Washington Capitals

Expected: 3.6 - 2.9