Chicago vs Columbus: Do the Blackhawks have a chance?
Chicago Blackhawks
Columbus Blue Jackets
"Chicago" will play a return match with "Columbus" and try to take revenge, and we, in turn, will give an accurate forecast for this meeting on February 14. Who will be stronger this time?
Chicago Blackhawks
"Chicago" played excellently in two away games against "Dallas", beating the "Stars" twice with a similar 2-1 overtime score. The team was able to hold back the opponent's onslaught thanks to excellent defensive actions. Also worth noting goalkeepers Lankinen and Subban, who reflected 64 shots for two.
Returning to the home arena, the "Blackhawks" faced "Columbus" and this time the defence could not play as reliably as the team lost 5:6. Throughout the entire fight, the "Hawks" were ahead, but at the end of the third period, they slowed down and conceded two goals.
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Columbus Blue Jackets
After an unsuccessful start, "Columbus" was able to pick up a good pace, after which it began to consistently earn points. At the moment, the "Blue Jackets" are in third place in the Central Division table with 17 points. However, it is worth noting that these points were obtained after 15 matches when other clubs played fewer games.
The "Blue Jackets" did not perform well in a four-game home streak, exchanging victories with "Carolina" and "Dallas". After that, John Tortorella's charges met with "Chicago" on the road and managed to gain the upper hand (6:5), thanks to the excellent actions of the attacking line.
Statistics
- "Chicago" lost in one match out of four.
- "Columbus" has won three of their eight away games.
Our Prediction
"Chicago" have problems with the squad, as several players are in the infirmary, but this does not prevent the team from showing good results, especially on the home arena. In the first match against "Columbus", the "Blackhawks" were practically able to defeat their opponents. If the Hawks play a little more reliable, they will earn points without any problems.
Our prediction is the victory of "Chicago" with a handicap (1.5) for 1.32 on 1xbet.