Columbus Blue Jackets at Philadelphia Flyers NHL Predictions
2023-04-11 • Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia Flyers 4 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets (OT)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PHI: 59.2%
CBJ: 40.8%
Expected Goals
PHI: 3.29
CBJ: 3.04
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 45%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
PHI
C. Hart
CBJ
M. Hutchinson
| Stat | PHI | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | — | — |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | C. Hart | 31 | 28 | 3 | 90.3% | 2.44 | 1 | -0.56 |
| CBJ | M. Hutchinson | 39 | 35 | 4 | 89.7% | 3.60 | 3 | -0.40 |
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: 67% • PHI at home vs CBJ: 4-6
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | PHI 2 - 3 CBJ | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2026-03-14 | PHI 1 - 2 CBJ | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2026-01-28 | CBJ 5 - 3 PHI | CBJ | PHI |
| 2025-04-15 | PHI 0 - 3 CBJ | CBJ | PHI |
| 2025-01-14 | CBJ 3 - 2 PHI | CBJ | CBJ |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHI | 22 | 2 | 1.40 |
| 1 | CBJ | 14 | 0 | 0.91 |
| 2 | PHI | 18 | 0 | 1.16 |
| 2 | CBJ | 9 | 0 | 0.27 |
| 3 | PHI | 10 | 0 | 0.64 |
| 3 | CBJ | 15 | 0 | 0.93 |
| 4 | PHI | 3 | 1 | 0.41 |
| 4 | CBJ | 3 | 1 | 0.33 |
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
✅ Correct
Confidence: 59.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Philadelphia Flyers 4 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.3 - 3.0
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