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Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Rangers NHL Predictions

2024-02-28 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 4 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NYR: 55.1%
CBJ: 44.9%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.17
CBJ: 3.29
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 49%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • NYR at home vs CBJ: 3-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-19CBJ 6 - 3 NYRCBJCBJ
2026-03-02NYR 4 - 5 CBJCBJCBJ
2025-11-15CBJ 1 - 2 NYRNYRNYR
2025-03-15CBJ 0 - 4 NYRNYRNYR
2025-03-09NYR 3 - 7 CBJCBJNYR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NYR2311.25
1CBJ1210.82
2NYR1200.52
2CBJ1211.14
3NYR821.79
3CBJ1921.61
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: 55.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 4 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.2 - 3.3