The Columbus Blue Jackets (20-19-7) host the Vancouver Canucks (16-25-5), who have lost eight straight, on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Thursday's contest.
In the last 10 outings for the Canucks (1-7-2), their offense has scored 21 goals while their defense has given up 38 goals. They have registered 34 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (17.6%).
Blue Jackets vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Canucks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-166)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets are 8-7-15 in overtime games on their way to a 20-19-7 overall record.
- Columbus has 20 points (7-7-6) in the 20 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- Looking at the nine times this season the Blue Jackets ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-6-2 record, good for four points.
- Columbus has lost all seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 28 times, and are 19-4-5 in those games (to register 43 points).
- In the 13 games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 7-3-3 record (17 points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 12-9-3 (27 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 8-9-4 to register 20 points.
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have a record of 16-25-5 this season and are 6-5-11 in overtime games.
- Vancouver has earned 16 points (6-5-4) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Canucks scored only one goal in eight games and they finished 0-7-1 in those matchups.
- Vancouver has seven points (3-8-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Canucks have scored three or more goals in 23 games, earning 29 points from those contests.
- This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 18 games and picked up 17 points with a record of 7-8-3.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 3-13-2 (eight points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 13-12-3 to record 29 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.96 | Goals Scored | 2.63 | 27th |
| 28th | 3.37 | Goals Allowed | 3.59 | 31st |
| 4th | 30.3 | Shots | 26.5 | 23rd |
| 30th | 30.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| 20th | 18.97% | Power Play % | 19.61% | 15th |
| 29th | 74.62% | Penalty Kill % | 73.1% | 30th |
Blue Jackets vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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