Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 4/14/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

The Washington Capitals (42-30-9) are traveling to Nationwide Arena on Tuesday where they will try to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets (40-29-12).

The Washington Capitals came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 3-0 win over the Penguins in their previous contest . Washington accounted for 4 penalty minutes for this contest. The Capitals had a middle of the road showing in this victory. In addition, they had 1 power play attempt but weren't able to score. In the matchup, they converted 3 out of the 26 shots they tried.

When it comes to their scoring, the Washington Capitals have earned 259 goals (13th in the league) on the campaign and have conceded 237. For the current campaign, they have 93 points and their points percentage is .574. Washington has compiled 238 power play opportunities and they have added 42 goals out of those advantages, earning them a rate of 17.65%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals have allowed the opponent to score 187 goals while scoring 217 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington has attempted 2,276 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.4%. The Capitals so far have had 2,280 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .896. Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 251 power play opportunities (5th in the league) and have scored 50 goals in those chances.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Logan Thompson. Thompson has participated in 204 games throughout his hockey career. He has earned a win-loss mark of 118-59-23 and he has gotten the start in 195 games. Opponents have tallied 509 goals versus Thompson in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.61. Thompson has seen 5,761 shot attempts against him and has amassed 5,252 saves. His save percentage is at .912 during his 7,882 mins played. Throughout his time in hockey, Thompson has recorded 121 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .621.

The last time they were on the ice, Columbus faced off against the Bruins in a matchup where the Blue Jackets ended up taking the loss by a tally of 3-2. The Blue Jackets recorded 2 goals of the 35 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

This season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned a total of 245 goals, 92 points, and a points percentage of .568. They have granted a total of 249 goals to be scored by of a combination of 197 goals at even strength and 52 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blue Jackets have tallied 207 goals at even strength and 38 goals (28th in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 200 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 19.00%. Columbus has put up 2,382 shots (5th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.29%, while allowing the opposition 2,341 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 76.15% on their opponents 218 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.4%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Jet Greaves defending the goal. He has accrued 2,036 saves out of the 2,230 shots taken, giving him a percentage of .913. Greaves has accumulated a career mark of 36-27-11 and has participated in 75 games. He has made the start in 72 games and has been on the ice for 1,247 minutes. Greaves' quality start percentage sits at 66.7% and he has qualified for 48 quality starting assignments in his professional career. His opposition is averaging 2.69 goals/game and he has conceded 194 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Washington

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