Blue Jackets vs Capitals Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be in Washington Sunday for their second consecutive matchup against the Washington Capitals. Columbus comes into this matchup with 37 wins on the year riding a three-game winning streak following a blowout seven goal victory against Washington. Offensively Columbus averages 3.17 goals and 29.1 shots per game and have scored fifteen goals during their three-game winning streak. Defensively Columbus allows 3.4 goals on nearly 30 shots per game but have given up 4 total goals over their last three wins. For other NHL action see our NHL Picks.

Zach Werenski is the offensive leader this season fro Columbus with 77 points and 56 assists on the year. Kirill Marchenko is second on the team this season with 72 points and has posted a team leading 31 goals. Kent Johnson has 55 points and Sean Monahan is 4th on the team with 53 points despite playing in just 51 games this season.

The Washington Capitals return home Sunday with fifty wins on the year having lost three of the last five following their blowout loss on the road to Columbus. Offensively Washington averages 3.59 goals and 27.6 shots per game this season. Defensively Washington is allowing 2.72 goals on 27 shots per game and have given up 16 goals during their last three losses.

Dylan Strome leads the Washington offense this season with 77 points and 51 assists. Alex Ovechkin is second on the team with 70 points and has posted a team-leading 42 goals. Aliaksei Protas has 66 points, and Pierre-Luc Dubois is fourth on the team with 64 points scored this season. Tom Wilson has been vital as well for the Washington offense this season with 63 points across 78 games played.

Washington is the far better team in this game and will do the job Friday. Take Washington to dominate this game start to finish leading to the win. The Capitals will keep it rolling Sunday with a win at home. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win 4-1.