The Washington Capitals (5-2) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3) at Nationwide Arena on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a win. The Capitals are coming off a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken, while the Blue Jackets took down the Dallas Stars 5-1 in their most recent outing.
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Here's our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Friday's matchup.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Blue Jackets 3, Capitals 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-104)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 5-2 record overall, with a 1-0-1 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- Washington has four points (2-1-0) in the three games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Capitals recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-1-0 (two points).
- The Capitals have scored at least three goals in five games (4-1-0, eight points).
- In the four games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 3-1-0 to record six points.
- In the five games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 3-2-0 (six points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- Columbus has earned two points (1-2-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- Columbus failed to win the only game this season when it scored two goals.
- So far this season, the Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals three times and won each of those games.
- Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and won.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 2-2-0 (four points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents twice, earning a total of two points across those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3.17 | 13th |
| 1st | 1.86 | Goals Allowed | 2.67 | 10th |
| 4th | 32 | Shots | 31 | 5th |
| 3rd | 24 | Shots Allowed | 32.3 | 30th |
| 24th | 18.18% | Power Play % | 20% | 16th |
| 25th | 70.59% | Penalty Kill % | 60% | 32nd |
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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