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Capitals vs.
Blue Jackets
Washington hosts Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Home matchupWSHVSCBJ
WSHVSCBJ8:00 PM ET
Capital One Arena
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WhenSat, Dec 26 · 8:00 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentColumbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue JacketsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts Columbus Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET. Listed on CBJNHL. Next up: vs. Edmonton Oilers on December 28.
The question to watch
How do the Capitals match up with Blue Jackets at puck drop?
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A look at Columbus Blue Jackets
Washington hosts Columbus Blue Jackets. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| CBJ | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.29 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 28.1 | 29.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 68.0 | 82.1 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 8 | 5 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.43 | 3.50 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 5
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 7
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 4
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 6
- CBJ · PointsCharlie Coyle · 6
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