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2025–26 Regular Season

Complete head-to-head matchup analysis for Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets across the 2025–26 regular season. This page compares overall records, Corsi and Fenwick possession rates, expected goals, scoring chances, and high-danger opportunities — plus projected starting goalies with their GSAx (Goals Saved Above Expected) ratings. Betting considerations highlight Elo-based win probabilities, implied odds from sportsbooks, and situational edges worth watching. The last 10 games section shows recent form with per-game CF%, xGF%, and results so you can identify momentum and trends heading into the next matchup.

Season Overview

TeamRecordGP+/-CF%FF%xGF%PP%PK%
Washington Capitals logoWashington Capitals43-30-981+2349.249.950.517.8%80.1%
Columbus Blue Jackets logoColumbus Blue Jackets40-30-1282-549.949.749.518.9%76.0%

Betting Considerations

Washington Capitals logoWashington Capitals(Away)
5 days rest
Won 4 consecutive games
18-19-4 on the road this season
Allowing 2.4 goals/game last 5 (-19% vs season avg)
4-0 vs Columbus Blue Jackets this season
2/6 on the PP in last 3 games — well above their 17.8% average
Killed 3/3 penalties in last 3 games — above their 80.1% average
Missing Charlie Lindgren (Out) — 21 GP starter
Columbus Blue Jackets logoColumbus Blue Jackets(Home)
5 days rest
20-13-8 at home this season
Averaging 2.4 goals/game last 5 (-22% vs season avg)
0-4 vs Washington Capitals this season
Seeking revenge after losing last matchup to Washington Capitals
Lost 5 of last 7 games

Projected Goalie Starters

GoalieGPSV%GAAHDSV%
Clay Stevenson, projected starting goalie for Washington Capitals with 62% confidence based on recent rotation analysisC. Stevenson62%Clear #1 (7% start rate), 1 consecutive start4.9210.67.813
Elvis Merzlikins, projected starting goalie for Columbus Blue Jackets with 55% confidence based on recent rotation analysisE. Merzlikins55%Rotation likely — 6 consecutive (avg streak 3.0)30.8821.12.826

Last 10 Games

DateOpponentH/AResult
Apr 14Columbus Blue Jackets logoColumbus Blue JacketsAwayW 2–1
Apr 12Pittsburgh Penguins logoPittsburgh PenguinsHomeW 3–0
Apr 11Pittsburgh Penguins logoPittsburgh PenguinsAwayW 6–3
Apr 8Toronto Maple Leafs logoToronto Maple LeafsAwayW 4–0
Apr 5New York Rangers logoNew York RangersAwayL 1–8
Apr 4Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo SabresHomeW 6–2
Apr 2New Jersey Devils logoNew Jersey DevilsAwayL 3–7
Mar 31Philadelphia Flyers logoPhiladelphia FlyersHomeW 6–4
Mar 28Vegas Golden Knights logoVegas Golden KnightsAwayW 5–4 (SO)
Mar 26Utah Mammoth logoUtah MammothAwayW 7–4