Final Score: Blackhawks 3 - Blue Jackets 4
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Blackhawks @ Blue Jackets

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blackhawks
37-31 Rating 1510
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Columbus Blue Jackets +0.4
Blue Jackets
36-34 Rating 1502
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blackhawks Blue Jackets
All-time wins 24 22
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.1 2.8
Last meeting 3 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Blackhawks Blue Jackets
Games played 68 70
Avg goals scored 3.3 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.7 2.8
Win percentage 54% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 53% 63%