New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2025-02-08 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 4 New York Rangers
🚨 Upset Loss (51% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 50.9%
NYR: 49.1%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.21
NYR: 3.25
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 26-19-9 | 0.908 SV% | 2.60 GAA
NYR
Igor Shesterkin - 25-19-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.50 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | NYR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.910 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.888 | 0.912 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.931 | 0.880 |
| GAA | 2.62 | 2.51 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 45% • CBJ at home vs NYR: 3-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | CBJ 6 - 3 NYR | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2026-03-02 | NYR 4 - 5 CBJ | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2025-11-15 | CBJ 1 - 2 NYR | NYR | CBJ |
| 2025-03-15 | CBJ 0 - 4 NYR | NYR | NYR |
| 2025-03-09 | NYR 3 - 7 CBJ | CBJ | NYR |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01:56 | NYR | Goal |
| 1 | 14:31 | CBJ | Goal |
| 1 | 15:29 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 06:38 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 17:17 | CBJ | Goal |
| 3 | 01:57 | CBJ | Goal |
| 3 | 18:21 | NYR | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 50.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 4 New York Rangers
Expected: 3.2 - 3.3
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