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Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets April 13th 2025
Looking to win big? The Blue Jackets and Capitals face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under for this Metropolitan division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Capitals being favored by -1.5 at home against the Blue Jackets.
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Columbus vs. Washington Key Information
- Teams: Blue Jackets at Capitals
- Where: Capital One Arena Washington
- Date: Sunday, April 13th
- Betting Odds WAS -167 | CBJ +138 O/U 6.5
The Blue Jackets Can Win If…
Columbus fell to 37-33-9 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed with the combined score reaching 9.
Columbus gave up five goals in the first period, with the Capitals scoring their first just 56 seconds into the game. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
Columbus took 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington but only managed to score twice. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.
Columbus had 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese recorded his 2nd. Adam Fantilli also contributed with his 4th assist.
Columbus’s defense struggled against Washington, starting with five goals allowed in the first period. Despite closing the gap to 6-2, they conceded another late in the 3rd. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage.
- Columbus will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 3-0 over their past three games. In terms of betting, the team went 2-1 puck line in these matchups. Their over/under record in these matchups is 2-1.
- Across Columbus’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 6-4. Against the spread, Columbus went 5-5 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 6-4.
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The Capitals Can Win If…
Washington’s 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes moved their record to 50-20-9. The Capitals were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.
After falling behind early, the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. However, the Hurricanes scored the final three goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.
Carolina held Washington to just two goals in their recent matchup, with Alex Ovechkin netting his 7th of the season on a power play. Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal of the year. The Capitals were limited to 21 shots on goal.
Washington’s offense struggled with 15 giveaways. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, while John Carlson recorded his 7th assist, and Dylan Strome added his 13th.
Washington’s defense gave up the first goal of the game but then allowed three straight after taking a 2-1 lead late in the first period. The Hurricanes scored at 17:31 and 14:34 of the second period, as well as an empty-netter with nine seconds left in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 20 hits.
- Across Washington’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. Against the spread, Washington went 1-2 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 2-1.
- Over their last ten regular season games, the Capitals have gone 4-6 straight up. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 4-6 and an over-under mark of 8-2.
The Lean
When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Capitals to defeat the Blue Jackets while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -167, I’m placing a wager on the Capitals to win outright.
When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Blue Jackets to cover. Even in the event of a Capitals victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Blue Jackets should cover the puck line.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
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Ovechkin Returns as Capitals Look to Bounce Back vs. Blue Jackets
After a humbling 7-0 defeat to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, the Washington Capitals are looking for redemption in the second half of their weekend home-and-home series. With Alex Ovechkin set to return to the lineup and the playoffs looming, Sunday’s game at Capital One Arena is a chance for the top-seeded Caps to reset their focus and sharpen their form.
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Blue Jackets Still Clinging to Playoff Hopes
Columbus (37-33-9, 83 points) enters Sunday on a three-game win streak and, remarkably, remains in playoff contention thanks to Montreal’s 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto on Saturday. Fueled by a hot start and a relentless attack, the Blue Jackets dominated the Capitals in their most lopsided win of the season.
“The intensity was there real early, obviously, and it’s not a bad thing,” Columbus coach Dean Evason said after Saturday’s rout.
Rising star Adam Fantilli continued his strong finish to the season with his fifth multi-goal performance, including a first-period goal that followed a thunderous hit on Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard.
“It’s not like I was hunting him… I saw him probably half a second before I ran into him,” Fantilli explained. “Then to be able to go down and score, that was great. I thought it gave us the momentum.”
Fantilli now has 27 goals, five of which have come in April, and remains a bright spot in an otherwise turbulent season.
Capitals Seek a Reset Before the Real Battle Begins
Washington (50-20-9, 109 points) may be safely atop the Eastern Conference, but recent performances have exposed some cracks. The Capitals have dropped three of their last six, each by three or more goals. Saturday’s loss was just their third shutout of the season — a shock for a team leading the league with 3.59 goals per game.
“We’ve got to figure out a way to play the right way, match the urgency level (Sunday) afternoon and get our game on track,” said head coach Spencer Carbery.
Ovechkin, who recently broke the NHL’s all-time goals record, returns to the lineup Sunday after resting Saturday. He leads the team with 42 goals and 70 points and will be counted on to reignite Washington’s offense alongside key contributors like Protas (66 points) and Chychrun (47 points), whose status remains uncertain due to illness and injury.
Carbery pointed to history for reassurance, noting that the 2021-22 Avalanche struggled late in the season before ultimately lifting the Stanley Cup.
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“We’re more of a team game, and when our team game slips, you see what happens tonight,” Carbery said. “It’s a fine line.”
Time to Regain Momentum
While Sunday’s game may not alter Washington’s playoff position, it’s crucial for restoring chemistry, energy, and pride after Saturday’s blowout. For Columbus, it’s one final shot to stay mathematically alive and continue their impressive late push.
