The Saturday NHL schedule features the Washington Capitals (50-19-9) visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets (36-33-9) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The Capitals are first in the Eastern Conference (109 points), and the Blue Jackets are ninth in the Eastern Conference (81 points).
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets: April 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ABC
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
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Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.59 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.72 | 8th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 23.7% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.58% | 6th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 27th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 19.1% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.08% | 26th |
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome is one of Washington's leading contributors this season with 77 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 19.1%.
- Alexander Ovechkin has 42 goals and 28 assists for Washington to compile 70 total points (1.1 per game).
- On 140 shots (for 30 goals) and 36 assists, Aliaksei Protas has contributed 66 points this season.
- Logan Thompson (31-6-6) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .910 for Washington.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 20 goals and 56 assists in 77 games for Columbus add up to 76 total points on the season.
- Kirill Marchenko has posted 71 total points (0.9 per game) this campaign. He has 31 goals and 40 assists.
- Kent Johnson's 21 goals and 31 assists add up to 52 points this season.
- Elvis Merzlikins is 26-21-5 in 53 games this season, conceding 168 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 1388 saves and an .892 save percentage (49th in the league).
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Capitals
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Aliaksei Protas: Out (Foot),
Jakob Chychrun: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Logan Thompson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Elvis Merzlikins: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Jacob Christiansen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2025 | Blackhawks | W 5-3 | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Islanders | L 4-1 | Away |
| 4/10/2025 | Hurricanes | W 5-4 | Home |
| 4/12/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 4/13/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 4/15/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 4/17/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2025 | Senators | L 4-0 | Away |
| 4/8/2025 | Senators | W 5-2 | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Sabres | W 3-2 | Home |
| 4/12/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 4/13/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 4/15/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 4/17/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |