The Columbus Blue Jackets (19-19-7) take on the Calgary Flames (19-22-4) at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team fresh off a win. The Blue Jackets knocked off the Utah Mammoth 3-2 in overtime in their most recent game, while the Flames are coming off a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's contest.
The Flames are 5-5-0 over the last 10 contests, scoring 25 total goals (three power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 11.5%). They have allowed 29 goals to their opponents.
Blue Jackets vs. Flames Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Flames 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-140)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets are 8-7-15 in overtime games on their way to a 19-19-7 overall record.
- Columbus is 7-7-6 (20 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
- In the nine games this season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal, they went 1-6-2 (four points).
- Columbus has lost all seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals 27 times, and are 18-4-5 in those games (to register 41 points).
- In the 12 games when Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 15 points after finishing 6-3-3.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 11-9-3 (25 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Blue Jackets finished 8-9-4 in those matchups (20 points).
Flames Splits and Trends
- The Flames have earned a record of 4-4-8 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 19-22-4.
- Calgary has earned 12 points (5-5-2) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Flames recorded only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
- Calgary has 14 points (7-5-0) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Flames have scored at least three goals 19 times, earning 26 points from those matchups (12-5-2).
- Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal in 11 games this season and has registered nine points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 8-11-2 (18 points).
- The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 11-10-2 to register 24 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Flames AVG | Flames Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.91 | Goals Scored | 2.53 | 31st |
| 28th | 3.38 | Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 12th |
| 4th | 30 | Shots | 29.4 | 6th |
| 30th | 30.8 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 22nd |
| 19th | 18.75% | Power Play % | 13.57% | 32nd |
| 29th | 76.38% | Penalty Kill % | 82.22% | 9th |
Blue Jackets vs. Flames Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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