Final Score: Blue Jackets 3 - Golden Knights 5
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Blue Jackets @ Golden Knights
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Vegas Golden Knights +0.7
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Blue Jackets | Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Blue Jackets | Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 41 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Win percentage | 43% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 41% | 40% |
Recent Results
Blue Jackets
@ San Jose Sharks
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs New York Islanders
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 22, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Minnesota Wild
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
Golden Knights
@ Winnipeg Jets
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 2, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Nashville Predators
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Minnesota Wild
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 17, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2