Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction: Washington’s desire to be the clear favorites

Prediction for the NHL Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets match which will take place on November 19th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Washington has been a great surprise of late. The Capitals had a modest last season, with the team's veterans no longer able to drag the team. They also made a disappointing start to the season, winning just once and losing four of their five games. Nicklas Bäckström put his career on hold to look after his health. Surprisingly, Spencer Carbery's wards have improved since then, winning seven of their last nine games with two defeats. The revival has seen Washington move into the top four in the Eastern Conference.

Columbus has made a feeble impression so far. The Jackets have shown modest results year after year, but the young and ambitious lineup should have gained experience by now. Time is passing, and there is still no sign of progress. Their debut in the regular season was not bad, with three wins from five matches, but then they started to have serious problems. In their next 11 games, Pascal Vincent's team won just once - 4:2 over Tampa Bay - and lost the other ten. Such a poor run saw Columbus finish the last one of the Eastern Conference.

Washington and Columbus seemed to be the underdogs in the Eastern Conference this season. Only the Jackets have lived up to expectations, as they have stopped winning altogether and dropped to their usual last place in the standings. At the same time, the Capitals have been playing surprisingly well, winning seven of their previous nine games and not losing a point in their last three. It is clear that Spencer Carbery's wards are in great form and have the desire to be the clear favorites.

Recently, Washington and Columbus have rarely treated the public to productive hockey. In their last six matches, the Jackets have only forgotten about defense once, when they won 7:6 in overtime, and in the other five games in this stretch, they have conceded just 22 goals (an average of 4.40 per game).