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 were beaten by the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in overtime in their most recent game.
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Before this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Monday's hockey action.
In the last 10 contests for the Blue Jackets (4-3-3), their offense has totaled 26 goals while their defense has allowed 33 goals. They have registered 21 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (19.0%).
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-165)
- 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 1-2-3 in overtime games on their way to an 11-9-2 overall record.
- Washington is 3-3-0 (six points) in its six games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Capitals registered just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
- Washington has scored exactly two goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 14 games (9-4-1, 19 points).
- In the six games when Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 5-1-0 to record 10 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Washington is 5-6-1 (11 points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Capitals finished 6-1-0 in those matchups (12 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have an 11-8-3 record this season and are 5-3-8 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Columbus has earned 12 points (5-4-2) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Across the six games this season the Blue Jackets finished with just one goal, they have earned three points.
- Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals in 13 games, earning 22 points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-0-2 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 6-5-1 (13 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 5-3-2 to record 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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