The Washington Capitals face the Columbus Blue Jackets in their final regular-season game, both teams underperforming this season. Predictions favor the Capitals to win in a high-scoring matchup.
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The Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets will close out their regular-season schedules in a matchup between two disappointed teams that had their sights set on the playoffs.
My Capitals vs. Blue Jackets predictions expect the home side to come out on top in a high-event game.
Letâs break down my NHL picks for Tuesday, April 14.
The Washington Capitals have controlled only 41.57% of high-danger chances at 5-on-5 over the last 10 games, ranking 31st in the league.
Theyâre consistently getting outplayed, and that should continue against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Their share of high-danger chances over the same span is ~10% higher than Washingtonâs, and they also have the added motivation of closing out their season on a high note on home ice.
Washingtonâs tendency to get out-chanced could be even more problematic with Clay Stevenson in net.
Stevenson is a 27-year-old journeyman with a .892 save percentage through four NHL starts, and he is unlikely to measure up to Jet Greaves at the other end of the rink.
Seven of the Capitalsâ last 10 games have eclipsed the total, and that was with Logan Thompson â who leads the NHL in Goals Saved Above Expected â starting in nine of them.
With no stakes in tonight's matchup and a third-string netminder taking the crease, this sets up as a free-flowing contest where the offenses shine.
The Blue Jackets also tend to play in faster games, ranking sixth in 5-on-5 pace this season, which should create a better environment for scoring.
Seven of Washingtonâs past nine games have featured at least eight goals. Find more NHL betting trends for Capitals vs. Blue Jackets.
| Location | Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH |
| Date | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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Predictions favor the Washington Capitals to win against the Columbus Blue Jackets in a high-event game.
Both teams had playoff aspirations but failed to meet expectations, leading to a disappointing regular season.
The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, marking the end of the regular season for both teams.
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