The Washington Capitals (42-30-9) face the Columbus Blue Jackets (40-29-12) on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. Our model gives Columbus Blue Jackets a 53% chance to win.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Date | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| National TV (US) | ESPN |
| Local (WSH) | MNMT |
| Streaming | ESPN+ |
Where to Watch WSH vs CBJ
The Washington Capitals visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. The game will air on ESPN and can be streamed on ESPN+.
Matchup Analysis
The Washington Capitals enter the game with a 42-30-9 record (93 points), sitting MET 4 in the standings (WC3). Our model gives them a 47% chance of winning.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 40-29-12 (92 points), positioned MET 5 (WC4). With home ice advantage, they have a 53% win probability.
This is a Metropolitan Division matchup, adding extra stakes to the contest as both teams jockey for divisional positioning.
Head-to-Head
Season Series
WSH leads 5-0Recent Form
Washington Capitals — Last 5 Games
4-1 · Streak: W3Columbus Blue Jackets — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: L1See live scores: NHL Scores