Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Apr 14, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 2 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Anthony Beauvillier | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.52 | 1.37 |
| 2nd | Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 14:12 | 0.20 | 1.15 |
| 3rd | Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20:03 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 00:27 | CBJ | Boone Jenner | Mason Marchment, Danton Heinen | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 10:46 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | Trevor van Riemsdyk | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 15:53 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Tom Wilson, Alex Ovechkin | 4v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.61 | 2.52 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 51.4% | 48.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Hits | 14 | 3 |
| Blocks | 11 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.52 | 1.37 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:03 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:05 | 0.13 | 0.80 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.13 | 0.68 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.47 | 0.64 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:01 | 0.36 | 0.42 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.36 | 0.39 |
| Dylan McIlrath | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:04 | 0.04 | 0.33 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.16 | 0.29 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:36 | 0.10 | 0.27 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:58 | 0.06 | 0.26 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:48 | 0.59 | 0.26 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.08 | -0.02 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:42 | 0.15 | -0.03 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.15 | -0.06 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.34 | -0.08 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:26 | 0.00 | -0.53 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:12 | 0.20 | 1.15 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:45 | 0.15 | 0.70 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:15 | 0.39 | 0.68 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:07 | 0.23 | 0.28 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.18 | 0.21 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:42 | 0.24 | 0.12 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.03 | -0.06 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.07 | -0.07 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.02 | -0.12 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.06 | -0.16 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:00 | 0.51 | -0.25 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:51 | 0.05 | -0.30 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:17 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:59 | 0.16 | -0.61 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:17 | 0.16 | -0.64 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:56 | 0.03 | -0.72 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Stevenson | Washington Capitals | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 1.40 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.97 | L |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2–1 on Apr 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.52 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 3.61 — Washington Capitals edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Anthony Beauvillier led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.37 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Clay Stevenson stopped 27 of 28, worth 1.4 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2–1 on Apr 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Anthony Beauvillier led all skaters at 1.37, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.52 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 3.61, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 21 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 28. High-danger chances went 12 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Clay Stevenson stopped 27 of 28 (1.4 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 19 of 21 (0.97 goals saved above expected).