Final Score: Blue Jackets 5 - Blackhawks 3
Friday, March 13, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Blue Jackets @ Blackhawks

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blue Jackets
35-33 Rating 1500
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Chicago Blackhawks +0.6
Blackhawks
37-28 Rating 1523
Form: WWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blue Jackets Blackhawks
All-time wins 21 24
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.8 3.1
Last meeting 1 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Blue Jackets Blackhawks
Games played 68 65
Avg goals scored 2.8 3.3
Avg goals conceded 2.8 2.6
Win percentage 51% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 60%