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Columbus Blue Jackets vs San Jose Sharks Prediction (Jan 16, 2025)

Columbus Blue Jackets vs San Jose Sharks — Jan 16, 2025

Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets vs San Jose Sharks: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Columbus Blue Jackets 57.6% San Jose Sharks 42.4%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Columbus Blue Jackets 3.30 — San Jose Sharks 2.95 • Median total: 6.0

Expected Goals Comparison

Columbus Blue Jackets
3.31
xG/game (Season)
San Jose Sharks
2.94
xG/game (Season)
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