Final Score: Blue Jackets 4 - Kings 2
Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Blue Jackets @ Kings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blue Jackets
9-15-2 Rating 1429
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
33%
67%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Kings +1.5
Kings
10-11-4 Rating 1524
Form: WLTWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blue Jackets Kings
All-time wins 3 6
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 1.9 3.3
Last meeting 5 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Blue Jackets Kings
Games played 26 25
Avg goals scored 2.9 2.7
Avg goals conceded 3.1 2.7
Win percentage 35% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 17% 50%