Final Score: Blue Jackets 2 - Red Wings 4
Thursday, December 26, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Blue Jackets @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blue Jackets
12-18-3 Rating 1437
Form: WLWLL
Model Probability
25%
75%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +2.2
Red Wings
19-9-6 Rating 1594
Form: WTTWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blue Jackets Red Wings
All-time wins 2 10
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 1.8 3.0
Last meeting 0 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Blue Jackets Red Wings
Games played 33 34
Avg goals scored 2.8 3.0
Avg goals conceded 3.0 2.4
Win percentage 36% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 19% 63%