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The Washington Capitals (19-6-2) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-13-3) as a part of Thursday's NHL action, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals sit in first place in the Eastern Conference with 40 points and the Blue Jackets rank 13th in the Eastern Conference with 27 points.
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
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- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.04 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.74 | 7th |
| Shots | 29 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 21.18% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.72% | 4th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.39 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.61 | 31st |
| Shots | 30.5 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 16.9% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.43% | 30th |
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Capitals
- A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has put up 35 points.
- Connor McMichael has 15 goals and 11 assists for Washington to compile 26 total points (1.0 per game).
- Washington's scoring effort is aided by Alexander Ovechkin's 26 points. He's contributed 10 assists.
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 11 wins and 1 loss this season while allowing 35 goals with 369 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's nine goals and 20 assists in 28 games for Columbus add up to 29 total points on the season.
- Kirill Marchenko has helped lead the attack for Columbus this season with 10 goals and 17 assists.
- Columbus' Sean Monahan is among the leading scorers on the team with 24 total points (nine goals and 15 assists).
- Elvis Merzlikins is 9-8-2 on the season, allowing 58 goals (3.1 goals against average) and compiling 460 saves with an .888 save percentage (51st in the league).
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Capitals
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
Tom Wilson: Questionable (Face),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Blue Jackets
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2024 | Sharks | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Canadiens | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/16/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2024 | Canucks | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/8/2024 | Jets | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Flyers | L 5-3 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |