Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2026-12-15 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 40.4%
CAR: 59.6%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.92
CAR: 3.50
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 55%
Over 6.5: 44%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 2-6-0 | 0.880 SV% | 3.36 GAA
CAR
Pyotr Kochetkov - 10-1-0 | 0.922 SV% | 1.64 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.899 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.885 | 0.946 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.889 | 0.923 |
| GAA | 2.62 | 2.33 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 55% • CBJ at home vs CAR: 5-5
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | CAR 3 - 2 CBJ | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-04-02 | CAR 5 - 1 CBJ | CAR | CAR |
| 2026-03-31 | CBJ 2 - 5 CAR | CAR | CBJ |
| 2026-03-17 | CBJ 5 - 1 CAR | CBJ | CAR |
| 2025-12-09 | CAR 4 - 1 CBJ | CAR | CAR |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-15 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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