Columbus vs Washington Prediction
📣 The NHL regular season is in full swing. This time, Columbus and Washington face off in Ohio. Matchups between teams from the Metropolitan Division always draw significant fan interest. Can the Blue Jackets bounce back from their two preseason setbacks and outplay the Capitals? Find the answer in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
In the regular season, the teams clashed four times, each securing two wins. The most memorable encounter was on April 12, when the "Blueshirts" routed Washington 7-0, with Ovechkin absent and Shepard in goal. During the recent preseason, the "Caps" twice defeated Columbus (4-3; 2-1). On October 1, Washington triumphed even without Alexander Ovechkin, with young talents Cristall and Protas emerging as standout players. Of course, when analyzing a regular-season matchup, it's crucial not to place too much emphasis on preseason results, so let's examine the teams' latest performances.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Overview
Dean Evason's squad had a shaky start to the season, suffering several losses. This week, the "Wild" faced off against Dallas and defeated the formidable Texas team with a 5-1 victory. Jenner and company capitalized on the power play twice, outperformed the "Stars" in blocked shots, and generally looked more active. The team's leading scorer from Ohio, with five goals, is Russian Kirill Marchenko. It's unlikely that defenseman Gudbranson and forward Miles Wood will play in the upcoming game. Jake Christiansen and Yegor Chinakhov have been called up as their replacements.
Match Results: Columbus Blue Jackets
Washington Capitals Team Overview
Spencer Carbery's squad have secured five victories since the start of the season. The Capitals faced setbacks in their very first clash against Boston (1-3) and in a recent matchup with Vancouver. Against the Bruins, Washington played more disciplined hockey, took more shots on goal, and had fewer turnovers, but couldn't contain Boston's top line led by Lindholm and Pastrnak. This week, Washington went up against a fatigued Seattle after their battle with Philadelphia and confidently defeated the Kraken (4-1). Ryan Leonard, at just 20 years old, continues to rack up points. Pierre-Luc Dubois might return to the lineup soon, though defenseman Sandin is unlikely to play.
Match Results: Washington Capitals
🏒 Projected Lineups
Columbus: Greaves - Werenski, Mateychuk - Voronkov, Monahan, Marchenko
Washington: Thompson - Fehervary, Carlson - Ovechkin, Strome, Beauvillier
🥅 Goaltenders
24-year-old Jet Greaves has played 3 games this season, posting a goals-against average of 2.04. In our view, Greaves currently outperforms his Latvian counterpart Merzlikins.
For Washington, we expect Logan Thompson to be in goal, with 31-year-old Charlie Lindgren ready to step in if needed. Thompson has appeared in 5 games, achieving a goals-against average of 1.60.
Editor's Prediction
Let's consider a bet on Columbus to win with a +1.5 handicap. Since the start of the season, the Blue Jackets have only suffered a heavy defeat against Colorado, conceding three goals from Makar and his team in the second period alone. Last season, Columbus was known for their resilience and scoring ability at home. Notably, in a recent matchup against New Jersey, who currently seem unstoppable, Evason's squad managed to maintain a one-goal handicap. These performances from Columbus make this bet a well-founded choice.
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Betting Tips: Columbus Blue Jackets - Washington Capitals
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