Los Angeles Kings at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2026-12-19 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 49.5%
LAK: 50.5%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.18
LAK: 3.20
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 49%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 2-6-0 | 0.880 SV% | 3.36 GAA
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 5-3-1 | 0.885 SV% | 3.46 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.885 | 0.910 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.62 | 2.27 |
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: 80% • CBJ at home vs LAK: 2-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | CBJ 4 - 5 LAK | LAK | CBJ |
| 2025-12-22 | LAK 1 - 3 CBJ | CBJ | LAK |
| 2025-01-25 | CBJ 3 - 2 LAK | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2024-11-09 | LAK 5 - 2 CBJ | LAK | LAK |
| 2024-02-20 | LAK 5 - 1 CBJ | LAK | LAK |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-19 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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