Final Score: Blue Jackets 1 - Blackhawks 3
Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Blue Jackets @ Blackhawks

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blue Jackets
13-16 Rating 1462
Form: LLLWW
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Chicago Blackhawks +0.7
Blackhawks
14-13 Rating 1496
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blue Jackets Blackhawks
All-time wins 21 23
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.8 3.1
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Blue Jackets Blackhawks
Games played 29 27
Avg goals scored 2.8 3.6
Avg goals conceded 3.0 2.8
Win percentage 45% 52%
Away win % / Home win % 29% 64%