Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Prediction (Apr 14, 2026)

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals — Apr 14, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Columbus Blue Jackets 60.8% • Washington Capitals 39.2%

Expected goals: Columbus Blue Jackets 3.49 — Washington Capitals 2.91 • Median total: 6.8