The Columbus Blue Jackets (26-22-8, on a four-game losing streak) host the Chicago Blackhawks (17-31-7) at Nationwide Arena. The contest on Saturday, February 22 starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 games, the Blackhawks have put up a record of 3-3-4. They have scored 34 goals, while their opponents have scored 34. They have gone on the power play 22 times during that span, and have capitalized with seven goals (31.8% of opportunities).
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-175)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (-1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets (26-22-8 overall) have an 8-8-16 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Columbus has 19 points (6-5-7) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal, they've finished 0-4-2 (two points).
- Columbus has taken nine points from the 13 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (4-8-1 record).
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals in 34 games (22-8-4, 48 points).
- In the 22 games when Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 12-8-2 to record 26 points.
- In the 26 games when it 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 register 26 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 17-31-7 record this season and are 2-7-9 in games that have gone to overtime.
- Chicago has earned 11 points (3-8-5) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
- When Chicago has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned six points (2-15-2 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in 26 games, earning 34 points from those contests.
- Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 16 games this season and has recorded 13 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 42 games. The Blackhawks finished 13-22-7 in those contests (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 |
| 25th | 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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