Vancouver Canucks at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2025-03-28 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 7 - 6 Vancouver Canucks
🚨 Upset Win (57% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 42.9%
VAN: 57.1%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 4.49
VAN: 3.75
Total Goals
Median: 10.3
Over 5.5: 92%
Over 6.5: 85%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 26-19-9 | 0.908 SV% | 2.60 GAA
VAN
Kevin Lankinen - 11-26-5 | 0.877 SV% | 3.65 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | VAN |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.885 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.888 | 0.872 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.897 |
| GAA | 2.62 | 3.41 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • CBJ at home vs VAN: 3-0
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | CBJ 4 - 1 VAN | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2025-11-08 | VAN 4 - 3 CBJ | VAN | VAN |
| 2025-03-28 | CBJ 7 - 6 VAN | CBJ | VAN |
| 2024-12-06 | VAN 5 - 2 CBJ | VAN | VAN |
| 2024-01-27 | VAN 5 - 4 CBJ | VAN | VAN |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08:51 | VAN | Goal |
| 1 | 10:35 | VAN | Goal |
| 1 | 13:26 | VAN | Goal |
| 2 | 00:34 | VAN | Goal |
| 2 | 04:54 | VAN | Goal |
| 2 | 08:44 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 11:23 | VAN | Goal |
| 3 | 06:42 | VAN | Goal |
| 3 | 07:03 | VAN | Goal |
| 3 | 16:46 | CBJ | Goal |
| 3 | 17:08 | CBJ | Goal |
| 3 | 17:31 | CBJ | Goal |
| 5 | 00:00 | CBJ | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 57.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 13.0
Expected: 8.2
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 7 - 6 Vancouver Canucks
Expected: 4.5 - 3.8
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