Final Score: Red Wings 3 - Blue Jackets 4
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Red Wings @ Blue Jackets

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Red Wings
19-12 Rating 1578
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
67%
33%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +0.6
Blue Jackets
11-20 Rating 1448
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Red Wings Blue Jackets
All-time wins 24 5
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.6 2.1
Last meeting 4 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Red Wings Blue Jackets
Games played 31 31
Avg goals scored 2.8 2.6
Avg goals conceded 2.2 2.9
Win percentage 61% 35%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 33%