Capitals bring home winning streak into game against the Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets (5-4-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (7-2, in the Metropolitan Division)
Washington; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT
SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -229, Blue Jackets +187; over/under is 6.5
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Columbus Blue Jackets trying to continue a five-game home winning streak.
Washington is 7-2 overall and 4-1-0 against the Metropolitan Division. The Capitals have scored 37 total goals (4.1 per game) to rank 10th in NHL play.
Columbus has gone 5-4-1 overall with a 1-0-0 record in Metropolitan Division games. The Blue Jackets are 3-0-0 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.
The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.
INJURIES: Capitals: None listed.
Blue Jackets: None listed.
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2024-25 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | 5 | 2 | 16 |
| NY Rangers | 7 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Washington | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Carolina | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Columbus | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| NY Islanders | 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Philadelphia | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| Pittsburgh | 4 | 7 | 1 | 9 |
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