Final Score: Capitals 2 - Blue Jackets 1
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Blue Jackets
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Columbus Blue Jackets +0.2
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 43 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 0 |
| Stat | Capitals | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 81 | 81 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 42% | 50% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 12, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 11, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Apr 8, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ New York Rangers
Apr 5, 2026 · Margin: -7 · Total: 9
1-8
vs Buffalo Sabres
Apr 4, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Apr 2, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ Vegas Golden Knights
Mar 28, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Utah Mammoth
Mar 26, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Mar 24, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
Blue Jackets
vs Boston Bruins
Apr 12, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Apr 11, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Apr 9, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
@ Detroit Red Wings
Apr 7, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Apr 4, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Apr 2, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Boston Bruins
Mar 29, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs San Jose Sharks
Mar 28, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 26, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2