Match Events
Key match events between Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals — 7 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
T. Wilson
Elbowing
D. Chisholm
Holding
High sticking
Z. Werenski
Hooking
A. Fantilli
Instigator penalty
Boarding
Fighting
C. Sillinger
Too many men on the ice
Match Summary
Washington Capitals defeated Columbus Blue Jackets 4:3. The match was played in NHL 2025. Goals were scored by C. McMichael 8′, A. Cristall 17′, B. Jenner 7′, I. Protas 10′, B. Jenner 10′, T. Wilson 13′, M. Olivier 12′. League standings: Columbus Blue Jackets #11, Washington Capitals #9.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Head to Head Results
Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals have met 71 times — Columbus Blue Jackets won 26, Washington Capitals won 45, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2008. Washington Capitals leads the head-to-head with 45 victories from 71 meetings. A combined 415 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.85 per match (190 for the home side, 225 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 62 matches (87%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 69 games (97%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Washington Capitals are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–7 in 2023.
26
Columbus Blue Jackets
0
Drawn
45
Washington Capitals
Recent Meetings (71)
Standings
Columbus Blue Jackets sit #11 and Washington Capitals are #9 in the NHL table heading into this match.
Eastern Conference
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 53 | 22 | 113 | |
| 82 | 50 | 23 | 109 | |
| 82 | 50 | 26 | 106 | |
| 82 | 48 | 24 | 106 | |
| 82 | 45 | 27 | 100 | |
| 82 | 44 | 27 | 99 | |
| 82 | 41 | 25 | 98 | |
| 82 | 43 | 27 | 98 | |
| 82 | 43 | 30 | 95 | |
| 82 | 41 | 31 | 92 | |
| 82 | 40 | 30 | 92 | |
| 82 | 43 | 34 | 91 | |
| 82 | 42 | 37 | 87 | |
| 82 | 40 | 38 | 84 | |
| 82 | 32 | 36 | 78 | |
| 82 | 34 | 39 | 77 |
API data: 17 Apr 2026