Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction (Dec 26, 2026)

Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets — Dec 26, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Washington Capitals 49.9% • Columbus Blue Jackets 50.1%

Expected goals: Washington Capitals 3.14 — Columbus Blue Jackets 2.65 • Median total: 6.0