Final Score: Blue Jackets 4 - Blackhawks 2
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
Blue Jackets @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: Columbus Blue Jackets +0.1
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Blue Jackets | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 42 | 59 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 1 |
| Stat | Blue Jackets | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 52 | 54 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 42% | 38% |
Recent Results
Blue Jackets
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 28, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 13
8-5
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Ottawa Senators
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Utah Mammoth
Jan 11, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Vegas Golden Knights
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
Blackhawks
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Minnesota Wild
Jan 27, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Florida Panthers
Jan 25, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 23, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Edmonton Oilers
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Nashville Predators
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0