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Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets

NHLregular • 2026-2027 Season
completed
Blue Jackets logo
Blue Jackets
Columbus
3
vs
Bruins logo
Bruins
Boston
4
CBJ 55%45% BOS
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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VenueNationwide Arena
Columbus, OH

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Bruins (away)
Blue Jackets (home)
45%
Win probability
55%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Bruins defeated the Blue Jackets 4-3.

Our model predicted the Blue Jackets would win with 55% confidence, but the Bruins pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Blue Jackets and was a notable factor: Blue Jackets are 0-0 at home this season
  • Offensive Efficiency was neutral and a contributing factor: Similar offensive efficiency (3.1 vs 3.3 PPG)
  • Recent Form was neutral and a contributing factor: Similar form: Blue Jackets (32-21) vs Bruins (34-22)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Bruins won 3-4

Bruins won in a close game

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Blue Jackets at 55%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

BOS
CBJ
Home Field Advantage
Offensive Efficiency
Recent Form
Defensive Efficiency
Favours BOS|Favours CBJ

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 3/29/2026, 8:50:00 AM

Key Players

Bruins

Joonas KorpisaloG
Jeremy SwaymanG
Fraser MintenC
Morgan GeekieC
James HagensC

Blue Jackets

Elvis MerzlikinsG
Jet GreavesG
Cole SillingerC
Charlie CoyleC
Isac LundestromC

Learn About Our Analysis

Learn about the factors behind our predictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Blue Jackets has a 55% win probability, while Bruins has a 45% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH.

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