Columbus vs Colorado Prediction 4 November 2026
๐ The Columbus Blue Jackets return home after two straight defeats. Rick Bownessโs side have slipped to the bottom of the Eastern Conference, although they played better against Dallas recently than the scoreline suggests. The Colorado Avalanche are in much better shape. They have won three in a row, scoring five goals in each game. Their latest win was particularly impressive: in Chicago, the Avalanche fought back after conceding two early goals. Columbus failed to find an answer to Colorado last season. Now the hosts must contain an attack that has rarely been held to fewer than a handful of goals lately.
One goal in two games
๐ Colorado Avalanche beat Columbus Blue Jackets twice last season, outscoring them 8-1 across the two games. Valeri Nichushkin scored twice in the first meeting, on the Blue Jacketsโ home ice. The Avalanche were even more dominant in Denver, shutting out their opponents. Brent Burns scored twice, while Trent Miner stopped all 29 shots for a shutout. For Columbus, the defeats were frustrating for more than just the results: they managed only one goal across the two games, while Colorado repeatedly found ways to score.
Head-to-head statistics Columbus - Colorado
Few chances, even fewer wins
Columbus Blue Jackets have lost six of their last nine games and have not won any of them in regulation. Rick Bownessโs side have slipped to the bottom of the Eastern Conference, with their biggest problem still up front. The Blue Jackets average 2.4 goals and just 24.4 shots on goal per game, both among the worst marks in the league. Their penalty kill has offered little relief, operating at 73%. There is at least one piece of good news ahead of the game against Colorado Avalanche: Ivan Provorov has returned from an injury that kept him out for 11 games.
Columbus Blue Jackets lost 3-1 in Dallas, despite playing well for much of the game. After conceding twice in the first period, the visitors took the initiative and kept Jake Oettinger busy. The Blue Jackets appeared to score early in the third, but Dallas Stars challenged the play and the goal was ruled out for offside. Damon Severson later pulled one back, but Columbus could not find an equaliser. They outshot the Stars 25-17, with Oettinger making 24 saves. Bowness said afterwards that this was the kind of hockey he wanted to see from his team. The next step is turning that pressure into goals.
Match Results: Columbus Blue Jackets
Five goals are becoming a habit
Colorado Avalanche have won three straight and continue to strengthen their position in the Western Conference playoff race. All three wins were high-scoring affairs, with the Avalanche putting five goals past New Jersey, Calgary and Chicago. They have scored 23 goals in their last five games, an average of 4.6 per game. The Avalanche have been particularly strong at home, winning six of eight, but their attack can decide games on the road, too. Their power play has also improved, converting at 20.5% compared with 17.1% last season. Injuries to Josh Manson and LโHeureux remain concerns.
The Avalanche made a poor start against Chicago. The Blackhawks led 2-0 by the eighth minute, then had a Martin Neฤas goal overturned after a coachโs challenge. But Colorado were level before the first intermission through Nazem Kadri and Jaden Schwartz. Both scored again in the second period to complete the turnaround. Kadriโs power-play goal proved to be the winner, while T.J. Hughes recorded his first two-point game in the NHL. Mackenzie Blackwood made 21 saves as the Avalanche won 5-2. After that start, they did more than fight their way back: they took control of the game.
Match Results: Colorado Avalanche
First-Period Prediction
Columbus Blue Jackets have avoided defeat in the first period in nine of their last 10 NHL home games. Colorado Avalanche have yet to win a first period on the road this season. Our pick is Columbus Blue Jackets to avoid defeat in the first period - 1X at odds of 1.38.
Match result prediction
Columbus Blue Jackets have failed to win in regulation at home in 12 of their last 13 NHL games. Colorado Avalanche are averaging 3.43 goals per game on the road this season, while Columbus are conceding 3.29 per game at home. Our pick is Colorado Avalanche to avoid defeat in regulation - X2 at odds of 1.49.
Total goals prediction
Colorado Avalancheโs last six games have all produced over 5.5 goals. Over their last ten games, Columbus Blue Jackets have averaged 2.2 goals scored and 3.2 conceded, while Colorado Avalanche have averaged 3.8 scored and 2.9 conceded. Weโre backing over 5.5 total goals at odds of 1.63.
A Solid Bet
Columbus Blue Jackets have scored fewer than 3.5 goals in 12 of their last 13 home NHL games. They have averaged 2.2 goals over their last ten home games. Our pick is Columbus Blue Jackets under 3.5 team goals at odds of 1.39.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
โญ๏ธ Editorโs prediction
Colorado Avalanche are scoring at an impressive rate. They have netted 23 goals in their last five games, scoring at least five in four of them. Columbus Blue Jackets look like favourable opponents: they have conceded an average of 3.2 goals over their last five games, while their attack rarely does enough to offset defensive mistakes. The head-to-head record offers another reason to back Colorado: they have scored at least four goals in each of their last four meetings with Columbus. Even if the hosts produce another solid performance like the one against Dallas, they will struggle to contain Coloradoโs attack. My pick: Colorado Avalanche team total over 2.5 goals.
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