Columbus vs Calgary Prediction 14 January 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames promises to be a real battle. These underdogs from the Eastern and Western Conferences are set to face off on the ice. Columbus currently sits 16th, while Calgary holds 13th place. Given recent trends and team statistics, this matchup could turn out to be quite tense and low-scoring. Let's see how it unfolds.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames:
- played 35 matches;
- at home ice 18 wins (including extra time), away - 17;
- scored goals: 95 against 99;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.8, 2nd - 1.69, 3rd - 1.77;
- average total of the match - 5.26.
The last time the sides met was on 06 November 2025 at the arena of the team Calgary Flames - the match score was 5:1.
Head-to-head statistics Columbus - Calgary
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Overview
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been showing inconsistent form, securing just one win in their last five games. On average this season, the Jackets score around three goals per game but concede more (3.4). Over the last ten matches, the team has won five times, yet their win percentage stands at just 50%. It's worth noting that Columbus often struggles in the third period, scoring fewer than 1.5 goals in most recent games and in the majority of their recent home fixtures against Calgary.
However, there's hope for a positive turnaround. Firstly, the Jackets broke their losing streak with an overtime victory over Utah (3-2). Secondly, the management has decided to make a coaching change. Rick Bowness will now take the helm in place of Dean Evason.
Match Results: Columbus Blue Jackets
Calgary Flames Team Overview
Calgary Flames are also struggling with consistency, much like their opponents. With just one win and four losses in their last five games, there's a sense of crisis within the team. Calgary averages 2.7 goals per game but concedes fewer than Columbus, allowing three per match.
In their clash with Pittsburgh (2-1), Ryan Huska's side snapped a four-game road losing streak, climbing to 13th place in the West. However, they remain six points adrift of a playoff spot, leaving their postseason hopes as little more than a dream for now.
Match Results: Calgary Flames
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 35;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 8; for the visitors - 4;
- Average total in the first period: 1.8;
- Today's home team averages 1 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.8.
First Period Stats: Columbus Blue Jackets (home) vs Calgary Flames (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 24;
- Number of wins: 10 (50%) vs 7 (29.17%);
- Number of losses: 3 (15%) vs 12 (50%);
- Number of draws: 7 (35%) vs 5 (20.83%).
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0.67;
- Average goals conceded: 0.6 vs 1.21.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 3;
- Average total in the first period: 2.2 (scored - 1.4, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.9 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.9).
- Columbus Blue Jackets scored over 0.5 goals in the 1st period in 14 of last 16 games (NHL).
- Columbus Blue Jackets scored over 0.5 goals in the 1st period in last 10 home games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 35;
- Number of wins for the home team - 18, for the away team - 17.
- Calgary Flames have not won (in regular time) in 7 of last 8 away games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.71, for the away team - 2.83;
- average total goals in H2H - 5.26;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 13 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 9 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 13 once.
Statistics: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames
- average total in the tournament: 6.07 vs 5.4;
- average total goals scored: 3 vs 2.58;
- average total goals conceded: 3.4 vs 3;
- Columbus Blue Jackets: average total at home in the tournament - 3.1;
- Calgary Flames: average total away in the tournament - 2.17;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 3 (home - 3.75) vs 2.5 (away - 1.25).
- Under 6.5 goals in 8 of last 9 Calgary Flames games (NHL).
- Under 6.5 goals in 7 of last 8 Calgary Flames away games (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the current form of the teams, the clash between Columbus and Calgary promises to be intense. Both sides have struggled recently but secured much-needed wins in their latest outings. We believe Columbus have a better chance of extending their winning streak, as Calgary have consistently underperformed on the road. The overall outlook for the upcoming match suggests low scoring, so our main bet is on the total under 6.5 goals, a trend that has been consistent in games involving the Flames.
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Betting Tips: Columbus Blue Jackets - Calgary Flames
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