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The Columbus Blue Jackets (26-22-8) host the Chicago Blackhawks (17-31-7) at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, February 22 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets have lost four games in a row.
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Here's our prediction for who will claim the victory in Saturday's matchup.
Over the last 10 games, the Blackhawks are 3-3-4 while putting up 34 goals against 34 goals given up. On 22 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored seven goals (31.8%).
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-163)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (-1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 26-22-8 record overall, with an 8-8-16 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Columbus is 6-5-7 (19 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal, they've finished 0-4-2 (two points).
- Columbus has scored a pair of goals in 13 games this season (4-8-1 record, nine points).
- The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 34 games (22-8-4, 48 points).
- In the 22 games when Columbus has scored a single power-play goal, it went 12-8-2 to record 26 points.
- In the 26 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 13-9-4 (30 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 27 games, going 11-12-4 to record 26 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (17-31-7 overall) have posted a record of 2-7-9 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
- Chicago has earned 11 points (3-8-5) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has earned six points (2-15-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in 26 games, earning 34 points from those contests.
- This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 6-9-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-9-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 42 games, going 13-22-7 to register 33 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.21 | Goals Scored | 2.69 | 28th |
| 25th | 3.3 | Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 30th |
| 11th | 29 | Shots | 24.7 | 32nd |
| 26th | 29.4 | Shots Allowed | 31.8 | 30th |
| 20th | 20.3% | Power Play % | 24.62% | 9th |
| 24th | 75.33% | Penalty Kill % | 81.99% | 7th |
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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