Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings
Model projection
Blue Jackets 50%Red Wings 50%
Projected score2.8 – 2.8expected goals
Overtime17%chance of OT
Model moneyline+100 / -100Blue Jackets / Red Wings
Market moneyline— / —no stored line
Section edges
Season-level model scores for each side. The higher score owns the edge in that part of the game.
| Section | Blue Jackets | Red Wings | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Office | 300 | 300 | Even |
| Coaching | 194.5 | 233.3 | Red Wings |
| Offense | 202.3 | 276.2 | Red Wings |
| Defense | 321.6 | 329.1 | Red Wings |
| Overtime | 309.4 | 309.4 | Even |
| Opponents | 31.8 | 24.2 | Blue Jackets |
| Global | 116.7 | 207.4 | Red Wings |
Metric matchup
The largest gaps between the two clubs across the model's shared metrics, with each side's raw value and 0–100 league score.
| Metric | Section | Blue Jackets | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Different Goal Scorers (OT) | Overtime | 0 · 0 | 1 · 100 |
| Scoring Chances / Game | Offense | 11.8 · 10.3 | 23.5 · 100 |
| Comeback Wins | Global | 0 · 0 | 2 · 66.7 |
| Shot Quality (avg danger/attempt) | Offense | 0.091 · 0 | 0.112 · 59.7 |
| Opp Scoring Chances / Game | Defense | 24.5 · 0 | 16.3 · 54.1 |
| Goals within 5 min after Coach Timeout | Coaching | 0 · 0 | 1 · 50 |
| First 10 Minutes Goals For/Against | Coaching | — · 50 | 0% · 0 |
| Comebacks in 3rd Periods | Offense | 0 · 0 | 1 · 50 |
| Shots / OT | Overtime | 4 · 57.1 | 0.5 · 7.1 |
| Shots Against / OT | Overtime | 0 · 100 | 2 · 50 |
| Losses Despite High Scoring Chances | Global | 0 · 0 | 1 · 50 |
| Opp Time with the Lead | Defense | 12.4% · 81.1 | 36.9% · 43.9 |
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Blue Jackets vs Red Wings matchup
This page summarizes the NHL Power Ranking model's view of Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings on September 26, 2026. Win probabilities come from the head-to-head engine, which blends each club's stored power sections with goaltending, schedule rest and available roster context. Section edges show where each side owns a season-long advantage; the metric table lists the largest measured gaps.
Team pages: Columbus Blue Jackets power ranking and Detroit Red Wings power ranking.