- Matchup: Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Capitals (-128) Blue Jackets (+106)
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The Washington Capitals (5-2-0) are set to visit Nationwide Arena on Friday to compete against the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3-0). The latest odds indicate Washington is favored at -128, while Columbus is sitting at +106. The total score over/under is established at 6.5.
In their previous outing, the Washington Capitals secured a convincing 4-1 victory against the Kraken. The Capitals displayed a strong offensive performance, converting 4 out of 34 shots on target. They had 2 power play opportunities, successfully scoring once. In total, Washington incurred 4 penalty minutes during this match.
When playing at even strength, the Capitals have conceded 8 goals while scoring 17 themselves. This season, their opponents have capitalized on 17 power play opportunities (ranking 30th in the league), finding the back of the net 5 times. Washington has amassed 21 goals (ranked 12th in the NHL) while allowing 13. So far, they have attempted 224 shots with a shooting percentage of 9.4%. With 10 points, their points percentage currently stands at .714. The Capitals have faced 169 shots against them, holding an impressive save percentage of .923, while netting 4 goals from 22 power play chances, which is an 18.18% conversion rate.
Logan Thompson is expected to be in goal for the Capitals. Thompson has participated in 151 games and boasts a career record of 91-39-17, having made 142 starts. He has conceded 377 goals in his career, with a goals-against average of 2.65. Thompson has faced 4,282 shots and has recorded 3,905 saves, yielding a save percentage of .912 over 7,750 minutes played. His career includes 87 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .613.
In their last game, Columbus triumphed over the Stars with a score of 5-1. The Blue Jackets successfully converted 5 out of 29 shot attempts and achieved a 2-for-2 efficiency on power plays.
This season, Columbus has recorded 187 shots (21st in the NHL) and holds a shooting percentage of 10.16%, while allowing 195 shots against. They have a penalty kill rate of 60.00% against their opponent’s 20 power plays and maintain a save percentage of 91.8%. With 15 power play chances, they have managed to score 20.00%. At even strength, the Blue Jackets have netted 16 goals, while managing only 3 goals on the power play (29th in the league). On the defensive end, they have given up 16 goals — split evenly between even strength and shorthanded plays. For this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have tallied 19 goals, earning 6 points and a points percentage of .500.
Expected to guard the net for Columbus is Jet Greaves, who has compiled a career record of 11-11-2 over 24 games. Greaves boasts a quality start rate of 73.9%, with 17 quality starts in his career. He has made 738 saves out of 798 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .925. On average, he allows 2.61 goals per game, having conceded 60 goals in total over 23 starts and 1,120 minutes played.
Which team will emerge victorious in this NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Washington (-128)
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