The Columbus Blue Jackets (26-22-8, on a four-game losing streak) host the Chicago Blackhawks (17-31-7) at Nationwide Arena. The matchup on Saturday, February 22 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a look at which club we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.

In the last 10 contests, the Blackhawks have a record of 3-3-4. They have totaled 34 goals, while their opponents have scored 34. They have gone on the power play 22 times during that span, and have capitalized with seven goals (31.8% of opportunities).

Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-184)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (-1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets (26-22-8 overall) have an 8-8-16 record in games that have required overtime.
In the 18 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-5-7 record (good for 19 points).
In the six games this season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal, they've finished 0-4-2 (two points).
Columbus has scored exactly two goals in 13 games this season (4-8-1 record, nine points).
The Blue Jackets are 22-8-4 in the 34 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 48 points).
In the 22 games when Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 26 points after finishing 12-8-2.
In the 26 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 13-9-4 (30 points).
The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Blue Jackets finished 11-12-4 in those contests (26 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks (17-31-7 overall) have posted a record of 2-7-9 in games that have gone to OT this season.
In the 16 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 11 points.
This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has six points (2-15-2) when scoring two goals this season.
The Blackhawks have earned 34 points in their 26 games with more than two goals scored.
Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games this season and has recorded 13 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-9-0 (six points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 42 games, going 13-22-7 to register 33 points.

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