Final Score: Red Wings 6 - Blue Jackets 5
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Red Wings @ Blue Jackets

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Red Wings
54-31 Rating 1582
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +0.5
Blue Jackets
41-44 Rating 1484
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Red Wings Blue Jackets
All-time wins 39 14
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.5 2.2
Last meeting 4 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Red Wings Blue Jackets
Games played 85 85
Avg goals scored 3.6 2.7
Avg goals conceded 2.9 2.8
Win percentage 64% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 60%