The Columbus Blue Jackets (28-20-7) host the Chicago Blackhawks (22-25-9) at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets have won six straight games.
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Here's our pick for who will clinch the victory in Wednesday's game.
The Blackhawks have a 3-5-2 record over their past 10 contests. They have scored 23 total goals (one power-play goal on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 3.6%) while giving up 30 goals to their opponents.
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Blackhawks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-150)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 28-20-7 record overall, with a 9-7-16 record in contests that have required overtime.
- In the 21 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-7-6 record (good for 22 points).
- In the 11 games this season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal, they went 2-7-2 (six points).
- Columbus has lost all seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets are 26-4-5 in the 35 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 57 points).
- In the 16 games when Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 23 points after finishing 10-3-3.
- In the 30 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 17-10-3 (37 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 11-9-4 to register 26 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 22-25-9 record this season and are 5-9-14 in matchups that have required overtime.
- Chicago has earned 16 points (6-7-4) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
- When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned 11 points (4-8-3 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 28 times, earning 41 points from those matchups (18-5-5).
- This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 21 games has a record of 10-7-4 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 8-5-4 (20 points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 36 games. The Blackhawks went 14-17-5 in those contests (33 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 3.09 | Goals Scored | 2.7 | 26th |
| 22nd | 3.2 | Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 19th |
| 5th | 29.7 | Shots | 24.8 | 32nd |
| 30th | 30.3 | Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 25th |
| 18th | 19.85% | Power Play % | 19.5% | 19th |
| 27th | 76.92% | Penalty Kill % | 85.55% | 1st |
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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