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2026-27 Preseason

Chicago Blackhawks at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-02-22 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 1 Chicago Blackhawks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 60.0%
CHI: 40.0%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.56
CHI: 2.92
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 100% • CBJ at home vs CHI: 3-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-04CBJ 4 - 0 CHICBJCBJ
2026-01-30CHI 2 - 4 CBJCBJCBJ
2025-02-22CBJ 5 - 1 CHICBJCBJ
2024-12-01CHI 3 - 6 CBJCBJCBJ
2024-03-02CHI 2 - 5 CBJCBJCBJ

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CBJ1300.83
1CHI1100.29
2CBJ1000.29
2CHI1711.60
3CBJ1011.04
3CHI1021.10
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: 60.0%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 1 Chicago Blackhawks
Expected: 3.6 - 2.9