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The Columbus Blue Jackets (40-29-12) and the Washington Capitals (42-30-9) take the ice in Columbus, Ohio on April 14, 2026 at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Blue Jackets rank 11th with 92 points and the Capitals are ninth with 93 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets: April 14 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.02 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 19th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 19.1% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.36% | 26th |
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.2 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.93 | 9th |
| Shots | 28 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 17.65% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.08% | 12th |
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Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has been imperative to Columbus' offense this season, racking up 81 points in 74 games.
- Kirill Marchenko is another of Columbus' major contributors currently with 67 total points (27 goals and 40 assists) to his name.
- Through 81 games, Adam Fantilli has proven himself as a scoring option for Columbus. He has 59 points (24 goals and 35 assists).
- Across 54 games played, Jet Greaves has a goaltending record of 26-18-9. During those games, he's allowed 140 goals while recording 1,366 saves.
Capitals
- Alexander Ovechkin's 32 goals and 31 assists in 81 games for Washington add up to 63 total points on the season.
- Tom Wilson has racked up 61 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 30 goals and 31 assists.
- Jakob Chychrun is a key contributor on offense for Washington with 25 goals and 34 assists.
- Logan Thompson has a .912 save percentage (fourth-best in the league), with 1,446 total saves, giving up 140 goals (2.4 goals against average). He has put together a 31-21-6 record this season.
Capitals vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Damon Severson: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Brendan Smith: Out For Season (Knee),
Mathieu Olivier: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Dmitri Voronkov: Out For Season (Hand)
Capitals
Charlie Lindgren: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Rasmus Sandin: Day-To-Day (Leg),
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Sabres | L 5-0 | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Canadiens | W 5-2 | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Bruins | L 3-2 | Home |
| 4/14/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 4-0 | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Penguins | W 6-3 | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Penguins | W 3-0 | Home |
| 4/14/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |