Columbus Blue Jackets at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions
2026-01-06 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks 5 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
SJS: 60.6%
CBJ: 39.4%
Expected Goals
SJS: 3.20
CBJ: 2.99
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 44%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
SJS
Yaroslav Askarov - 17-15-2 | 0.888 SV% | 3.53 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 18-12-6 | 0.910 SV% | 2.62 GAA
| Stat | SJS | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.896 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.874 | 0.928 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.912 |
| GAA | 3.36 | 2.62 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 100% • SJS at home vs CBJ: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-06 | SJS 5 - 2 CBJ | SJS | SJS |
| 2025-01-16 | CBJ 4 - 1 SJS | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2024-11-05 | SJS 2 - 1 CBJ | SJS | SJS |
| 2024-03-16 | CBJ 4 - 2 SJS | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2024-02-17 | SJS 3 - 4 CBJ | CBJ | CBJ |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19:11 | SJS | Goal |
| 2 | 19:15 | SJS | Goal |
| 2 | 04:14 | SJS | Goal |
| 3 | 18:31 | SJS | Goal |
| 3 | 17:46 | SJS | Goal |
| 3 | 16:05 | SJS | Goal |
| 3 | 15:16 | SJS | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 60.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
San Jose Sharks 5 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.2 - 3.0