<p>The NHL regular season is underway, and the Washington Capitals are set to play against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The game will take place at Nationwide Arena on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.</p> <p>The Capitals come into this game with a strong start, holding a 5-2-0 record. They rank 5th in the Eastern Conference. On the other hand, the Blue Jackets have an even 3-3-0 record and are looking to improve their standing. Both teams are part of the Eastern Metropolitan Division.</p> <h2>Capitals vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets</li><li>Venue: Nationwide Arena</li><li>Date: Friday, October 24, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Washington Capitals Puck Line: -1.5 (+205), Columbus Blue Jackets Puck Line: +1.5 (-260), Washington Capitals MoneyLine: -117, Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine: -104, Over/Under: 6.0 (-113/-108)</li></ul> <h2>Washington Capitals Team Preview</h2> <p>The Washington Capitals are heading into their next game with a mixed bag of recent performances. They secured a strong win against the Seattle Kraken with a 4-1 score. Before that, they had a close game but fell to the Vancouver Canucks, 4-3.</p> <p>The Capitals have shown some solid play in their lineup. Tom Wilson stands out with 4 goals and 6 assists in 7 games. Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas have also been key contributors, with Strome adding 7 assists and Protas netting 4 goals.</p> <p>In the net, Logan Thompson has been reliable for the Capitals, starting in 5 games. He has 4 wins and made 101 saves, allowing 8 goals. Charlie Lindgren has also been in the crease for 2 games, recording 1 win and 55 saves.</p> <h2>Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview</h2> <p>The Columbus Blue Jackets have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a strong 5-1 win against the Dallas Stars, showing their ability to dominate. However, they faced challenges earlier, losing to the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 and the New Jersey Devils 3-2.</p> <p>Top skaters for the Blue Jackets include Kirill Marchenko and Boone Jenner. Marchenko has played 6 games, scoring 5 goals and 2 assists. Jenner has contributed with 2 goals and 4 assists over 6 games, proving to be a reliable player on the ice.</p> <p>In goaltending, Elvis Merzlikins has been a key player for the Blue Jackets. He has participated in 3 games, achieving 2 wins and 102 saves. Jet Greaves also played in 3 games, securing 1 win and making 77 saves, adding depth to the team's defense.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Washington Capitals are the favorites with a MoneyLine of -117 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Considering the Capitals' higher ranks in goals and assists, they have a strong edge. The projected score is Washington Capitals 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3. The pick is for the Washington Capitals to win straight up.</p> <p>The total for this game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Capitals ranked 9th in assists and the Blue Jackets having a solid goal-scoring record. The projected score is 7, suggesting that the game will go over the total. The pick is to take the Over at 6.0 (-113).</p>

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