Washington Capitals @ Columbus Blue Jackets
Capitals face the Blue Jackets in Metropolitan Division play
Washington Capitals (5-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3, in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Metropolitan Division foes meet when the Columbus Blue Jackets play the Washington Capitals.
Columbus is 0-1-0 against the Metropolitan Division and 3-3 overall. The Blue Jackets have given up 16 goals while scoring 19 for a +3 scoring differential.
Washington has a 2-0-0 record in Metropolitan Division games and a 5-2 record overall. The Capitals have gone 2-1-0 in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes.
The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.
INJURIES: Blue Jackets: None listed.
Capitals: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Carolina | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Pittsburgh | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Washington | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Philadelphia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| NY Rangers | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| Columbus | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| NY Islanders | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
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