Columbus Blue Jackets @ Washington Capitals
12-9-5, 7-6-2 Away
17-9-2, 9-5-1 Home
Goaltender Comparison
Blue Jackets
| NAME | WINS | L | OTL | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2.81 | .901 | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3.50 | .895 |
Capitals
| NAME | WINS | L | OTL | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2.02 | .919 | |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2.90 | .893 |
Game Information
Capital One Arena
12:00 AM, 8 December 2025
Washington, DC
Injury Report
Columbus Blue Jackets| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RW | IR | 9 Dec |
Washington Capitals| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RW | OUT | 11 Dec |
| D | Day-To-Day | 5 Dec |
Team Stats
Regular Season Series
WSH leads 2-0
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 17 | 9 | 2 | 36 |
| Carolina | 16 | 7 | 2 | 34 |
| Philadelphia | 15 | 8 | 3 | 33 |
| New Jersey | 16 | 10 | 1 | 33 |
| Pittsburgh | 13 | 7 | 5 | 31 |
| NY Islanders | 14 | 10 | 3 | 31 |
| NY Rangers | 14 | 12 | 2 | 30 |
| Columbus | 12 | 9 | 5 | 29 |
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