Washington Capitals chase fifth straight win over Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets meet Washington Capitals at Nationwide Arena, Friday 6:00am (NHL). Washington Capitals have won the last four against Columbus Blue Jackets.
The big picture
Columbus Blue Jackets come in 25th on the ladder; Washington Capitals are 16th. Washington Capitals are the side higher up the table.
Columbus Blue Jackets are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 3.1 against.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Form
Columbus Blue Jackets have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Buffalo Sabres 2–5.
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Head to head
These sides have met 67 times on our records since 2000: Columbus Blue Jackets 21, Washington Capitals 45, 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 Columbus Blue Jackets, watch Kent Johnson (8 goals, 8 assists in 2026-27) and Cole Sillinger (4 goals, 4 assists in 2026-27).
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).
At Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets have won 11 of their last 23 at Nationwide Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Washington Capitals have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
