The Columbus Blue Jackets (32-29-9) will aim to break a four-game home losing streak when they take on the Vancouver Canucks (34-26-12) on March 28 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Friday's hockey action.
In the past 10 games, the Canucks have gone 5-4-1. They have put up 33 goals, while their opponents have scored 28. They have gone on the power play 23 times during that span, and have capitalized with four goals (17.4% of opportunities).
Blue Jackets vs. Canucks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Canucks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-140)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 32-29-9 record overall, with a 9-9-18 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Columbus is 6-6-8 (20 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal, they've finished 0-5-2 (two points).
- Columbus has taken nine points from the 14 games this season when it scored two goals (4-9-1 record).
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 42 times, and are 28-10-4 in those games (to record 60 points).
- In the 24 games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 14-8-2 record (30 points).
- When it has outshot opponents, Columbus is 14-11-4 (32 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 37 times, and went 16-16-5 (37 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have a 34-26-12 record this season and are 8-12-20 in games that have required overtime.
- Vancouver has earned 37 points (13-4-11) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Canucks scored just one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
- Vancouver has 12 points (4-6-4) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Canucks have scored at least three goals 44 times, earning 67 points from those matchups (30-7-7).
- This season, Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in 33 games has a record of 19-8-6 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 15-9-4 (34 points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 42 games, going 19-16-7 to record 45 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.14 | Goals Scored | 2.82 | 22nd |
| 26th | 3.31 | Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 19th |
| 10th | 28.8 | Shots | 25.4 | 31st |
| 26th | 29.7 | Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 4th |
| 26th | 18.01% | Power Play % | 21.94% | 15th |
| 25th | 75.79% | Penalty Kill % | 82.74% | 3rd |
Blue Jackets vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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