Final Score: Avalanche 3 - Blue Jackets 2
Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET

Avalanche @ Blue Jackets

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Avalanche
23-19 Rating 1489
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
54%
46%
Projected margin: Columbus Blue Jackets +0.1
Blue Jackets
15-27 Rating 1447
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Avalanche Blue Jackets
All-time wins 25 8
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.5 1.9
Last meeting 5 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Avalanche Blue Jackets
Games played 42 42
Avg goals scored 3.0 2.6
Avg goals conceded 2.9 3.3
Win percentage 55% 36%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 45%