Washington Capitals chase fifth straight win over Columbus Blue Jackets
Washington Capitals meet Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena, Sunday 12:00pm (NHL). Washington Capitals have won the last four against Columbus Blue Jackets.
The big picture
Washington Capitals come in 16th on the ladder; Columbus Blue Jackets are 25th. Washington Capitals have the higher position to protect.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Columbus Blue Jackets are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 3.1 against.
Form
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Columbus Blue Jackets have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Buffalo Sabres 2–5.
Head to head
These sides have met 67 times on our records since 2000: Washington Capitals 45, Columbus Blue Jackets 21, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Washington Capitals won 2–1 at Nationwide Arena.
Washington Capitals have won the last four against Columbus Blue Jackets.
Biggest margin between these two: Columbus Blue Jackets by 7 goals in 2024-25 (7–0).
Players to watch
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Columbus Blue Jackets, watch Kent Johnson (8 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27) and Cole Sillinger (4 goals, 4 assists in 2026-27).
At Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals have won 16 of their last 23 at Capital One Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
