Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets on September 22 | IXGAMES

You don’t have to wait for the NHL regular season to start before you actively follow your favorite team. The preseason should already offer glimpses of what most of the regular season and playoffs will offer to NHL fans. On September 22, the Columbus Blue Jackets will play host to the Washington Capitals in what will be an exhibition match between the potential Stanley Cup winner this upcoming season and an average team still building on its foundations. One-sided affair This game holds a certain type of appeal, in spite of its preseason nature, because it will exhibit the state of readiness of these particular teams. The rather insipid nature of games like these should not hide the fact that each team in the league should be performing at their best, regardless of the game’s significance. The Colombus Blue Jackets, a relatively new member of the league, will play this game to test their resolve to return to this season’s playoffs after securing their first-ever playoff spot last year. It’s a significant event, one that shows that the Blue Jackets are indeed moving forward in terms of their significance in the league. Playing against a much-stronger team, the Capitals, it should give them an early indicator of the game elements they will need to work on throughout the season. On the other hand, this game should showcase the strength of the Washington Capitals’ lineup and validate that they are indeed a strong candidate to win the Stanley Cup this year. A strong performance out of the gate is always a good sign of things to come, regardless of the opponent. Stable lineup for both the Capitals and Blue Jackets The Washington Capitals had very few changes in their lineup during the offseason, focusing more on minor changes that will only strengthen their already formidable lineup. The 2009-10 Presidents’ Trophy winners have an excellent chance this season to improve on last year’s results. The Colombus Blue Jackets have had a similarly stable lineup the past couple of years, with the notable exception of several player acquisitions that immediately made a positive effect on the team’s results last year. The Blue Jackets’ visit to the playoffs last season should serve as added motivation for the whole team this year. NHL to Win Odds Lop-sided from every angle The Colombus Blue Jackets have made serious strides in improving their performance. However, they still have a long way to go, with experts tagging their odds of winning the Stanley Cup at +10000 based on BetUS Sportsbook sports betting list. Compare that to the Washington Capitals, currently tagged with +600 of winning the Stanley Cup, and you pretty much have a good bet for the September 22 match. The upcoming match between these two teams on Sept 22 is definitely an exciting game worth waiting for. Intertops sportsbook have identical NHL to win odds for both teams, the only difference comparing 3 bookies is the bodog sportsbook with +650 on Washington Capitals.