The Vegas Golden Knights (18-11-12), losers of three home games in a row, host the Columbus Blue Jackets (18-17-7) at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
In the past 10 contests, the Blue Jackets are 5-4-1 while totaling 33 total goals (four power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 14.8%). They have given up 26 goals.
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Golden Knights 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-145)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights have an 18-11-12 record overall, with a 5-12-17 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- Vegas has 25 points (9-3-7) in the 19 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- Looking at the six times this season the Golden Knights ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-2-3 record, good for five points.
- Vegas finished 0-4-2 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals 28 times, and are 17-4-7 in those games (to record 41 points).
- In the 15 games when Vegas has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 19 points after finishing 7-3-5.
- In the 30 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 15-8-7 (37 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 11 times, and went 3-3-5 (11 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets (18-17-7 overall) have posted a record of 7-7-14 in contests that have required OT this season.
- Columbus has earned 18 points (6-7-6) in its 19 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal in nine games and have gone 1-6-2 (four points).
- Columbus failed to win all seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 25 games, earning 39 points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 6-3-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 10-9-3 (23 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3.1 | Goals Scored | 2.98 | 21st |
| 14th | 3.02 | Goals Allowed | 3.36 | 27th |
| 10th | 28.8 | Shots | 30 | 4th |
| 2nd | 24.9 | Shots Allowed | 31 | 30th |
| 5th | 25.2% | Power Play % | 17.92% | 20th |
| 6th | 82.83% | Penalty Kill % | 76.03% | 29th |
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
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