Final Score: Blue Jackets 2 - Red Wings 5
Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Blue Jackets @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blue Jackets
12-26 Rating 1422
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
26%
74%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +2.1
Red Wings
25-12 Rating 1578
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blue Jackets Red Wings
All-time wins 4 19
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.0 3.4
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Blue Jackets Red Wings
Games played 38 37
Avg goals scored 2.1 3.8
Avg goals conceded 3.5 2.6
Win percentage 32% 68%
Away win % / Home win % 21% 67%