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The Columbus Blue Jackets (37-33-9) will try to continue a three-game win streak when they play the Washington Capitals (50-20-9) on the road on Sunday, April 13 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which squad we pick to come out on top in Sunday's action on the ice.
Over the past 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have gone 6-4-0 while totaling 37 total goals (five power-play goals on 20 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.0%). They have allowed 35 goals.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final result of Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-163)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have finished 8-9-17 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 50-20-9.
- Washington is 14-4-6 (34 points) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
- The 10 times this season the Capitals ended a game with just one goal, they went 1-8-1 (three points).
- Washington has scored exactly two goals in 11 games this season (2-7-2 record, six points).
- The Capitals are 47-2-6 in the 55 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 100 points).
- In the 29 games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 18-8-3 to register 39 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Washington is 29-10-4 (62 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 34 games, going 20-9-5 to register 45 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets (37-33-9 overall) have posted a record of 10-9-19 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- In the 22 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 22 points.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (0-5-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has nine points (4-10-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Blue Jackets have earned 70 points in their 48 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 17-8-2 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 17-12-4 (38 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 39 games. The Blue Jackets went 17-17-5 in those contests (39 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.54 | Goals Scored | 3.22 | 10th |
| 9th | 2.77 | Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 27th |
| 22nd | 27.6 | Shots | 29.1 | 10th |
| 9th | 27 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 27th |
| 13th | 23.47% | Power Play % | 18.89% | 22nd |
| 6th | 81.74% | Penalty Kill % | 76.3% | 25th |
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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