Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals (10-8-0) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-11-0) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, on CBJNHL.
- Venue
- Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
- Puck drop
- Thursday, December 31, 2026 2:00 PM ET
- Broadcast
- CBJNHL
Season averages
| WSH | CBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.41 | Goals Against Average | 3.18 |
| 27.8 | Shots Against per Game | 28.2 |
| 77.2 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 73.9 |
| 13 | Power Play Goals Against | 12 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.41 | Goals For per Game | 2.35 |
| 27.2 | Shots per Game | 26.8 |
| 9 | Power Play Goals | 8 |
| 19.6 | Power Play Percentage | 18.6 |
| 1 | Short Handed Goals | 0 |
| 174 | Penalty Minutes | 150 |
Washington Capitals leaders
- Goals: Alex Tuch, 11
- Assists: Dylan Strome, 13
- Points: Dylan Strome, 16
Columbus Blue Jackets leaders
- Goals: Kent Johnson, 8
- Assists: Zach Werenski, 13
- Points: Kent Johnson, 18