Final Score: Blackhawks 6 - Blue Jackets 4
Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Blackhawks @ Blue Jackets

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blackhawks
12-18 Rating 1422
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Columbus Blue Jackets +0.7
Blue Jackets
11-19 Rating 1452
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blackhawks Blue Jackets
All-time wins 15 14
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.9 2.5
Last meeting 1 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Blackhawks Blue Jackets
Games played 30 30
Avg goals scored 2.5 2.5
Avg goals conceded 3.0 2.8
Win percentage 40% 37%
Away win % / Home win % 31% 36%