Final Score: Penguins 2 - Blue Jackets 5
Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Penguins @ Blue Jackets

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Penguins
15-19-3 Rating 1456
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Columbus Blue Jackets +0.2
Blue Jackets
12-21-3 Rating 1430
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Penguins Blue Jackets
All-time wins 3 1
Last 5 meetings 0 1
Average goals 3.5 2.8
Last meeting 2 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Penguins Blue Jackets
Games played 37 36
Avg goals scored 2.9 2.8
Avg goals conceded 3.0 3.1
Win percentage 41% 33%
Away win % / Home win % 28% 50%