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Blue Jackets vs.
Capitals
Columbus hosts Washington Capitals at Nationwide Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Home matchupCBJVSWSH
CBJVSWSH2:00 PM ET
Nationwide Arena
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WhenThu, Dec 31 · 2:00 PM ET
WhereNationwide Arena
OpponentWashington Capitals
Washington CapitalsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Columbus hosts Washington Capitals at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is 2:00 PM ET. Listed on CBJNHL. Next up: vs. Boston Bruins on January 2.
The question to watch
How do the Blue Jackets match up with Capitals at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Washington Capitals
Columbus hosts Washington Capitals. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| WSH | CBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.00 | 3.29 |
| Shots Against per Game | 29.8 | 28.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 82.1 | 68.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 5 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.50 | 2.43 |
Leaders
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 4
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 6
- CBJ · PointsCharlie Coyle · 6
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 5
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 7
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