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Winnipeg Jets at Columbus Blue Jackets

NHLregular • 2026-2027 Season
completed
Blue Jackets logo
Blue Jackets
Columbus
1
vs
Jets logo
Jets
Winnipeg
2
CBJ 60%40% WPG
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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VenueNationwide Arena
Columbus, OH

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Jets (away)
Blue Jackets (home)
40%
Win probability
60%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Jets defeated the Blue Jackets 2-1.

Our model predicted the Blue Jackets would win with 60% confidence, but the Jets 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
  • Rest Days favored the Blue Jackets and was a contributing factor: Blue Jackets rest advantage (2 days rest) over Jets (1 day rest)
  • Recent Form favored the Blue Jackets and was a contributing factor: Blue Jackets (32-21) in better form than Jets (25-26)

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

Jets won 1-2

Jets won in a close game

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Blue Jackets at 60%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

WPG
CBJ
Home Field Advantage
Rest Days
Recent Form
Offensive Efficiency
Defensive Efficiency
Favours WPG|Favours CBJ

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 4/4/2026, 8:50:00 AM

Key Players

Jets

Connor HellebuyckG
Eric ComrieG
Adam LowryC
Morgan BarronC
Vladislav NamestnikovC

Blue Jackets

Elvis MerzlikinsG
Jet GreavesG
Sean MonahanC
Cole SillingerC
Kent JohnsonC

Learn About Our Analysis

Learn about the factors behind our predictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Blue Jackets has a 60% win probability, while Jets has a 40% 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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