Final Score: Blue Jackets 4 - Kings 3
Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Blue Jackets @ Kings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blue Jackets
18-22 Rating 1466
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Kings +0.2
Kings
15-26 Rating 1435
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blue Jackets Kings
All-time wins 13 12
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.4 2.8
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Blue Jackets Kings
Games played 40 41
Avg goals scored 2.5 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.4 3.2
Win percentage 45% 37%
Away win % / Home win % 29% 41%