NHL· Season 2021
Match Summary
Washington Capitals defeated Columbus Blue Jackets 7:2. The match was played in NHL 2021. Goals were scored by A. Mantha 4′, A. Mantha 12′, M. Fehervary 1′, O. Bjorkstrand 6′, A. Ovechkin 10′, P. Laine 1′, C. McMichael 4′, C. Sheary 7′, E. Kuznetsov 9′. League standings: Columbus Blue Jackets #10, Washington Capitals #8.
Match Events
Key match events between Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals — 9 goals and 14 cards recorded during the match.
Slashing
Interference
J. Carlson
Illegal check to the head
Roughing
Roughing
Unsportsmanlike conduct
M. Domi
Slashing
T. Wilson
Interference
Cross-checking
A. Peeke
Slashing
Unsportsmanlike conduct
N. Backstrom
Cross-checking
A. Ovechkin
Slashing
Tripping
Rivalry since 2016
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Head to Head Results· 50
Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals have met 50 times — Columbus Blue Jackets won 17, Washington Capitals won 33, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Washington Capitals leads the head-to-head with 33 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 281 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.62 per match (127 for the home side, 154 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 43 matches (86%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 48 games (96%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Washington Capitals are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–7 in 2023.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 15 Jun 2026