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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals
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5-6CBJ record
0-0Series 2026
8-4WSH record
SnapshotData updated Oct 30, 2026 · 6:02 AM EDT
The Columbus Blue Jackets (5-6) and Washington Capitals (8-4) are Metropolitan rivals. They have not met yet this season. The Columbus Blue Jackets average 2.5 points per game and allow 3.3; the Washington Capitals average 3.6 and allow 3.1. Next meeting: Saturday, December 26 at Capital One Arena.
Tale of the Tape — 2026
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| 5-6 | Record | 8-4 |
| #7 | Division place | #2 |
| 2.5 | Points / game | 3.6 |
| 3.3 | Allowed / game | 3.1 |
| -8 | Point differential | +6 |
| 4-3 | Home | 6-2 |
| 1-3 | Road | 2-2 |
| L L W W L | Last 5 | W L W W W |
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Who leads the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals series this season?
They have not played yet this season.
When do the Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals play next?
Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST.
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