Winnipeg Jets at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2021-11-24 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 0 Winnipeg Jets
🚨 Upset Win (55% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 45.5%
WPG: 54.5%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.01
WPG: 3.23
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 71%
Over 6.5: 50%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Elvis Merzlikins - 6-6-1 | 0.877 SV% | 4.04 GAA
WPG
Connor Hellebuyck - 9-10-3 | 0.907 SV% | 2.51 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | WPG |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.877 | 0.907 |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 4.04 | 2.51 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Goalie Game Metrics
| Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | SV% | xGA | HD Faced | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBJ | Elvis Merzlikins | 36 | 36 | 0 | 100.0% | 3.14 | 2 | 3.14 |
| WPG | Connor Hellebuyck | 32 | 29 | 3 | 90.6% | 3.32 | 2 | 0.32 |
SA uses shots on goal plus goals. xGA, high-danger faced, and GSAx use modeled scoring attempts against. GSAx is xGA minus goals against.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • CBJ at home vs WPG: 2-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-04 | CBJ 1 - 2 WPG | WPG | CBJ |
| 2025-11-18 | WPG 5 - 2 CBJ | WPG | WPG |
| 2024-12-08 | WPG 1 - 4 CBJ | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2024-11-01 | CBJ 2 - 6 WPG | WPG | WPG |
| 2024-03-17 | CBJ 1 - 6 WPG | WPG | WPG |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBJ | 19 | 1 | 1.28 |
| 1 | WPG | 19 | 1 | 1.33 |
| 2 | CBJ | 12 | 0 | 0.75 |
| 2 | WPG | 15 | 0 | 0.88 |
| 3 | CBJ | 14 | 1 | 1.29 |
| 3 | WPG | 14 | 1 | 0.93 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 54.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 0 Winnipeg Jets
Expected: 3.0 - 3.2
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