Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals (8-6-0) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (6-7-0) 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.43 | Goals Against Average | 3.15 |
| 27.6 | Shots Against per Game | 27.2 |
| 76.1 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 72.5 |
| 11 | Power Play Goals Against | 11 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.50 | Goals For per Game | 2.69 |
| 27.6 | Shots per Game | 25.5 |
| 8 | Power Play Goals | 6 |
| 21.6 | Power Play Percentage | 17.1 |
| 1 | Short Handed Goals | 0 |
| 139 | Penalty Minutes | 112 |
Washington Capitals leaders
- Goals: Alex Tuch, 10
- Assists: Dylan Strome, 11
- Points: Jordan Kyrou, 14
Columbus Blue Jackets leaders
- Goals: Kent Johnson, 7
- Assists: Zach Werenski, 12
- Points: Kent Johnson, 13