Get ready for an exciting NHL Preseason game as the Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Washington Capitals. The game will be held at Capital One Arena on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on the MNMT channel. The Blue Jackets come in with a 2-4-0 record, while the Capitals have a 4-1-0 record this preseason.

Blue Jackets vs. Capitals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Columbus Blue Jackets at +131. The Blue Jackets are the underdog, but they have a chance to surprise. Washington is strong at home, but Columbus can pull off an upset.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 5.5 at +112. Both teams have been solid defensively in the preseason, with Columbus allowing 2.33 goals per game and Washington 2.0 goals per game.

Team Trends

• The Washington Capitals have a preseason record of 4-1-0.
• The Columbus Blue Jackets have a preseason record of 2-4-0.
• The game will be held at Capital One Arena.
• The Washington Capitals are playing at home with a strong preseason record.
• The Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled on the road this preseason.

Blue Jackets vs Capitals Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets travel to face the Washington Capitals in an NHL Preseason game. This game is set for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Capital One Arena and can be watched on the MNMT channel.

Columbus comes into this game with a 2-4-0 record. Washington has a stronger preseason record at 4-1-0. Both teams will look to test their lineups and strategies as they prepare for the regular season. Fans can expect a competitive game between these two teams.

Washington Capitals: Preseason Performance Review

The Washington Capitals have shown strong offensive stats in the 2026 preseason. They scored 17 goals, averaging 3.4 per game. The team also tallied 24 assists, which comes to 4.8 per game. Their shots on goal total 135, making it 27 per game. Defensively, the Capitals have been solid, allowing only 10 goals, or 2.0 per game. They have accumulated 53 penalty minutes, which is 10.6 per game. The team also recorded 30 giveaways and 7 takeaways during the preseason. Key players include Tom Wilson and Alex Ovechkin, who played 1 game each in the preseason. Sonny Milano stood out with 4 goals and 2 assists in 2 games. On defense, John Carlson contributed with 1 assist in his single game played.

Columbus Blue Jackets: A Look at the Upcoming Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored 13 goals in the 2026 preseason, with an average of 2.17 per game. They also had 22 assists, averaging 3.67 per game. Their shots on goal reached 147, or 24.5 per game. On defense, the Blue Jackets allowed 14 goals, which is about 2.33 per game. They had 53 penalty minutes, averaging 8.83 per game. The team recorded 43 giveaways and 7 takeaways during the preseason. Key players like Sean Monahan and Damon Severson contributed in the preseason. Monahan played 2 games, while Severson added 1 assist in his 2 games. Boone Jenner scored 2 goals in his 2 games played.

Final Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a chance to upset the Washington Capitals. Columbus has been solid on the road, allowing only 2.33 goals per game in the preseason. Their defense is strong, and they have players like Boone Jenner who can make a difference.

The under 5.5 goals is a good pick for this game. Both teams have shown strong defense, with Washington allowing just 2.0 goals per game in the preseason. The Capitals are tough at home, but Columbus’s defense can keep the score low.

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