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The Washington Capitals (11-9-2) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-8-3) at Capital One Arena on Monday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 in their most recent game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which team we pick to emerge with the victory in Monday's action on the ice.
Over the past 10 games, the Blue Jackets have registered a 4-3-3 record after totaling 26 total goals (four power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 19.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 33 goals in those games.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final tally of Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-167)
- 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 have gone 1-2-3 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 11-9-2.
- Washington has six points (3-3-0) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Capitals scored just 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 have scored three or more goals in 14 games (9-4-1, 19 points).
- In the six games when Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 5-1-0 to register 10 points.
- In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 5-6-1 (11 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 6-1-0 (12 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have posted a record of 5-3-8 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 11-8-3.
- 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 ended with only 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 earned 22 points in their 13 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has capitalized on a single 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 have been outshot by opponents 10 times this season, and earned 12 points in those games.
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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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