Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2025-01-18 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 1 - 0 Columbus Blue Jackets
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 60.3%
CBJ: 39.7%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.25
CBJ: 2.65
Total Goals
Median: 5.7
Over 5.5: 52%
Over 6.5: 37%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYR
Igor Shesterkin - 17-12-4 | 0.913 SV% | 2.45 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 18-12-6 | 0.910 SV% | 2.62 GAA
| Stat | NYR | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.942 | 0.928 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.963 | 0.970 |
| GAA | 2.51 | 2.62 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • NYR at home vs CBJ: 3-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-15 | CBJ 1 - 2 NYR | NYR | CBJ |
| 2025-03-15 | CBJ 0 - 4 NYR | NYR | CBJ |
| 2025-03-09 | NYR 3 - 7 CBJ | CBJ | NYR |
| 2025-02-08 | CBJ 3 - 4 NYR | NYR | CBJ |
| 2025-01-18 | NYR 1 - 0 CBJ | NYR | NYR |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 00:00 | NYR | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 60.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 1.0
Expected: 5.9
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 1 - 0 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.2 - 2.6