Washington Capitals
Current season record
7–4–0 · 14 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses
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Team information checked Oct 29, 2026.
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets — Thursday, December 12, 2024 Game Analysis
Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Final/OT.
Game Analysis
Nationwide Arena
- USFDSNOH, MNMT
CBJ
- PPZach Werenski (10)
WSH
- Aliaksei Protas (10)
- Aliaksei Protas (11)
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Game Summary — Thursday, December 12, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Washington Capitals defeated Columbus Blue Jackets 2–1 in overtime. The game was played at Nationwide Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Game Analysis — Thursday, December 12, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Washington Capitals paired the victory with a 37–33 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 52.9% of the two teams’ combined shots. That gives the result support beyond the scoreline: the winning side also put more attempts on target. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
Washington Capitals converted 0 of 1 power plays (0.0%); Columbus Blue Jackets converted 1 of 5 power plays (20.0%). Washington Capitals overcame a 1-goal disadvantage in power-play scoring, so its winning edge came from goals recorded outside the power play. Those goals can include even-strength, shorthanded and empty-net situations.
Washington Capitals won 61.3% of faceoffs. That is a clear edge in restarts, but faceoff percentage should not be treated as a possession percentage: the totals do not show where the draws occurred or what happened immediately afterwards.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Official Game Highlights — Thursday, December 12, 2024
Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Game Statistics — Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Statistic | Washington Capitals | Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 37 | 33 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 1 |
| Power-play opportunities | 1 | 5 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Hits | 12 | 19 |
| Blocked shots | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 16 |
| Penalty minutes | 10 | 2 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Washington Capitals won 2–1 at Nationwide Arena.
Who scored
- Zach Werenski Goal (10) Snap Shot, assists: Kent Johnson (8), Sean Monahan (16)
- Aliaksei Protas Goal (10) Snap Shot, assists: Pierre-Luc Dubois (16), Jakob Chychrun (9)
- Aliaksei Protas Goal (11) Wrist Shot, assists: Dylan Strome (27), Jakob Chychrun (10)
Goalies
- Charlie Lindgren stopped 32 of 33 for Washington Capitals.
- Jet Greaves stopped 35 of 37 for Columbus Blue Jackets.
Aliaksei Protas Goal (11) Wrist Shot, assists: Dylan Strome (27), Jakob Chychrun (10) That made the score 2–1 in the OT, and Washington Capitals stayed ahead.