Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2026-12-31 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals @ 2:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 44.8%
WSH: 55.2%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.92
WSH: 2.78
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 26-19-9 | 0.908 SV% | 2.60 GAA
WSH
Logan Thompson - 31-21-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.44 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.888 | 0.912 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.909 | 0.979 |
| GAA | 2.62 | 2.39 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
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 |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-31 at 2:00 PM EST.
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