NHL Prop Bets: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals (April 14, 2026)
The Washington Capitals (42-30-9) face the Columbus Blue Jackets (40-29-12) at Nationwide Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Tuesday's matchup.
- The Capitals have a 44-37 Puck Line record this season, while the Blue Jackets hold a record of 41-40.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at +110 and UNDER at -130.
- The Capitals have a 36-41-4 O/U record this season (meaning 36 games have gone over the total points line, 41 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Blue Jackets have a 37-42-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Capitals are averaging 3.20 goals per game this season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.02 (17th).
- Defensively, the Capitals are giving up 2.93 goals per game this season (9th in the league), while the Blue Jackets are giving up an average of 3.07 goals (T19th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Washington is averaging 28.1 shots per game this season (17th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Columbus is allowing its opposition 28.9 shots per game (21st).
- Flipping that script, the Capitals are allowing 28.1 shots per game (19th in the NHL), while the Blue Jackets are averaging 29.4 shots (6th).
Power Play
- Washington holds a power play percentage of 17.6%, ranking 27th in the league this season, while Columbus sits 22nd with 19.0% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Capitals have a penalty kill rate of 80.1% (ranked 13th), compared to the Blue Jackets at 76.1% (27th).
P1 Result
Washington is +190 to win the first period, while Columbus is +170.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 28-25-28 | 15-14-12 | 13-11-16 | 4-2-4 |
| Columbus | 34-21-26 | 23-6-11 | 11-15-15 | 3-3-4 |
To Go To Overtime
Tuesday's matchup is +275 to go to overtime.
- The Capitals have played in 15 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Blue Jackets have appeared in 24.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Capitals have played in 8 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Blue Jackets have appeared in 10.
Last Time They Met
Washington recorded a 2-0 victory over Columbus at Capital One Arena when these teams last met on December 7. The Capitals have now won three straight against the Blue Jackets.
