Final Score: Blue Jackets 4 - Red Wings 6
Saturday, December 14, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Blue Jackets @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blue Jackets
11-15-3 Rating 1441
Form: LLWTW
Model Probability
26%
74%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +2.1
Red Wings
16-9-4 Rating 1589
Form: WWTWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blue Jackets Red Wings
All-time wins 2 8
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 1.7 2.9
Last meeting 2 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Blue Jackets Red Wings
Games played 29 29
Avg goals scored 3.0 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.0 2.5
Win percentage 38% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 21% 62%