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The Washington Capitals (11-9-2) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-8-3) at Capital One Arena on Monday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams heading into the game following a loss. The Capitals are coming off a 5-3 defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning, while the Blue Jackets fell to the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in overtime in their last game.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will pick up the victory in Monday's game.
Over the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have gone 4-3-3 while scoring 26 goals against 33 goals conceded. On 21 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (19.0%).
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-161)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals are 11-9-2 overall and 1-2-3 in overtime matchups.
- Washington is 3-3-0 (six points) in its six games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Capitals recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
- Washington has taken three points from the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-1-1 record).
- The Capitals are 9-4-1 in the 14 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 19 points).
- In the six games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 10 points after finishing 5-1-0.
- When it has outshot opponents, Washington is 5-6-1 (11 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 6-1-0 to register 12 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have posted a record of 5-3-8 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 11-8-3.
- In the 11 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
- This season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal in six games and have gone 1-4-1 (three points).
- Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals 13 times, earning 22 points from those matchups (10-1-2).
- This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-0-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 6-5-1 (13 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Blue Jackets went 5-3-2 in those contests (12 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.23 | Goals Scored | 2.95 | 21st |
| 6th | 2.73 | Goals Allowed | 3.18 | 22nd |
| 6th | 29.7 | Shots | 30.4 | 3rd |
| 7th | 26 | Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 31st |
| 27th | 14.71% | Power Play % | 17.65% | 21st |
| 29th | 71.83% | Penalty Kill % | 74.07% | 28th |
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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