Columbus vs Dallas Prediction 6 November 2026
π Five days after losing to Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets have a chance to get even - and the hosts should be in a very different mood. After two straight defeats, the Blue Jackets stunned Colorado with a seven-goal rout. The Stars also put on a show in a shootout with Washington, though even six goals were barely enough to secure the win. Now the teams meet at Nationwide Arena. Can Columbus take advantage of the Texansβ defensive struggles?
A rematch five days later
π Dallas Stars won the teamsβ first meeting of the season 3-1. The hosts struck almost immediately, with Mikko Rantanen opening the scoring in the third minute before Thomas Harley doubled their lead shortly before the first intermission. Columbus Blue Jackets finally responded through Damon Severson in the third period, but a comeback never materialised. Arttu Hyry scored into an empty net in the final minute to seal the win.
Head-to-head statistics Columbus - Dallas
Seven goals after back-to-back defeats
Columbus Blue Jackets have lost more games than they have won so far, with six wins and seven defeats. Rick Bownessβ team have struggled for consistency, but they are capable of producing results that few see coming. Their latest was a rout of Colorado Avalanche, who had won three straight before arriving in Ohio. Charlie Coyle led the way with four points, matching his NHL career high. Mathieu Olivier had a goal and two assists, while Zach Werenski extended his point streak to four games.
Olivier put Columbus ahead just 28 seconds into the game against the Avalanche, before Ivan Provorov added a power-play goal. The decisive stretch came in the second period, when Columbus scored four times in a little over eight minutes and forced Colorado to replace Scott Wedgewood in goal. The line of Cole Sillinger, Coyle and Olivier were particularly effective, combining for nine points. The Blue Jackets went on to win 7-2, with Cam Talbot making 27 saves. The question now is whether they can produce that kind of offence again against a team who contained their attack not long ago.
Match Results: Columbus Blue Jackets
Six Goals and a Nervy Finish
Dallas Stars sit third in the Central Division with nine wins from 15 games, but their recent form has been less convincing. They have lost twice in their last four outings, and neither of their wins came easily. Their attack, though, can turn a game in a matter of minutes. Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen have scored eight goals apiece, while Rantanen recently recorded his 800th NHL point. There are injury concerns, too: Miro Heiskanen suffered an upper-body injury against Washington, and his status for the next game remains uncertain.
In the US capital, Dallas opened the scoring through Joel Kiviranta before launching a second-period onslaught. Robertson completed a natural hat-trick in just five minutes and 20 seconds, and Rantanen then stretched the lead to four goals. Victory looked secure, but Washington fought back and kept pressing in the third period. Even a sixth Dallas goal from Roope Hintz could not spare the visitors a tense finish. Dallas held on to win 6-5, but conceding five goals raises questions about their defensive reliability.
Match Results: Dallas Stars
First-Period Prediction
No more than one goal has been scored in the first period of Dallas Starsβ last five away games. The first-period total has stayed under 2.5 goals in six of Columbus Blue Jacketsβ last seven home games. That supports a cautious pick, though it does not directly back the lower line. Weβre taking under 1.5 first-period goals at odds of 1.81.
Match outcome prediction
Columbus Blue Jackets have failed to win in regulation in 11 of their last 12 NHL games. They have five home wins this season, so a home victory cannot be ruled out, but their recent run points towards the visitors avoiding defeat. Our pick is Dallas Stars to avoid defeat in regulation (X2) at odds of 1.5.
Total goals prediction
Columbus Blue Jackets have scored fewer than 3.5 goals in 11 of their last 12 NHL games. They are averaging 3.13 goals per game at home this season, while Dallas Stars are conceding just 1.83 per game on the road. Our pick is Columbus Blue Jackets under 3.5 team goals at odds of 1.37.
Safer bet
The first period has produced fewer than 2.5 goals in six of Columbus Blue Jacketsβ last seven home games. No more than one goal has been scored in the first period of Dallas Starsβ last five away games. Weβre backing under 2.5 first-period goals at odds of 1.21.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
βοΈ Editorβs prediction
After their latest games, it is hard to imagine these teams combining for only a couple of goals. Columbus Blue Jackets have just thrashed Colorado 7-2, scoring four times in the second period alone. Dallas Stars, meanwhile, were involved in a shootout with Washington that produced 11 goals. Dallas did keep Columbus in check in their recent head-to-head meeting, but the hosts now come into this game having scored seven, while the visitors have just conceded five. How Dallas handle Columbusβ attack will be especially interesting if Heiskanen is unavailable. My pick is over 6 total goals.
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