Final Score: Blue Jackets 4 - Wild 2
Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 7:00 PM ET

Blue Jackets @ Wild

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blue Jackets
25-9 Rating 1550
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Minnesota Wild +0.2
Wild
23-12 Rating 1533
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blue Jackets Wild
All-time wins 26 25
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.5 2.4
Last meeting 2 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Blue Jackets Wild
Games played 34 35
Avg goals scored 3.5 3.2
Avg goals conceded 2.1 2.1
Win percentage 74% 66%
Away win % / Home win % 69% 81%