Columbus vs Vegas Prediction 24 October 2026
🔊 Columbus and Vegas head into their head-to-head clash coming off identical defeats, but their positions in the standings tell very different stories. The Blue Jackets have dropped four of their last five games and continue to struggle defensively. The Golden Knights are also experiencing a dip in form, but back-to-back losses haven’t overshadowed their strong start to the season. Will the home side be able to capitalise on their opponent’s issues, or will Vegas snap their losing streak in Columbus?
Two meetings, two victories for the Knights
📊 Last regular season, these teams met twice, with Vegas coming out on top both times. Over a longer stretch, Columbus have also struggled against the Golden Knights-Blue Jackets have failed to win in regulation in seven of their last eight head-to-head matchups. Meanwhile, Vegas’ offense consistently finds ways to break down Columbus’ defense, scoring at least three goals in six of their previous seven encounters.
Head-to-head statistics Columbus - Vegas
The defense let them down once again.
Columbus opened the season with just three wins from eight games, and four defeats in their last five outings have only made matters worse. The Blue Jackets are averaging 2.5 goals per game while conceding 3.63, and what’s particularly concerning is that their struggles have persisted even on home ice. Charlie Coyle continues to be a key figure up front, leading the team in both points and assists, but his individual efforts haven’t been enough to turn things around. Following their latest loss, head coach Rick Bowness admitted he hadn’t expected such a lackluster performance from his squad.
The matchup against Toronto actually started well for the hosts, with Jake Christiansen opening the scoring just three minutes in. But Columbus then allowed five unanswered goals, including four in a span of just 9 minutes and 37 seconds during the second period. Jet Greaves was unable to contain Toronto’s offense, stopping only 14 of 19 shots before being replaced by Cam Talbot. Coyle pulled one back in the third period, but it was too little, too late to change the outcome. The 2-6 defeat was especially tough for Matthew Knies, who faced his former club for the first time since being traded. After the game, Coyle lamented the recurring mistakes that Columbus simply can’t seem to fix.
Match Results: Columbus Blue Jackets
Two straight defeats after a promising start
Vegas have come out on top in eight of their last 12 games and remain among the frontrunners in the Western Conference. Offensively, the team have looked far more convincing than Columbus, averaging 3.9 goals per game. Jack Eichel has already racked up 19 points (6 goals, 13 assists), while Mark Stone has found the back of the net eight times. However, their recent form raises some concerns: the Golden Knights suffered defeats against Tampa Bay and St. Louis, conceding six goals in the latter matchup. Now, Vegas are set to wrap up a brief road trip with a clash against another side struggling defensively.
In St. Louis, the Knights found themselves down by two after the opening period. Brett Howden pulled one back early in the second, but the hosts quickly restored their two-goal cushion. Early in the third, Eichel set up Vegas’ second goal, with the puck deflecting in off a Blues defenseman’s skate. But instead of mounting a full-scale comeback, the visitors conceded three more times and fell 2-6. That marked a second straight loss for the Golden Knights, though even in defeat they managed to generate chances and get on the scoresheet twice.
Match Results: Vegas Golden Knights
Prediction for the 1st period
Vegas games have been getting off to fast starts lately, with no time wasted on feeling out the opposition. In five straight matchups, the Golden Knights and their opponents have combined for at least two goals in the opening period. The pick: First period over 1.5 goals at 1.74 odds.
Match Result Prediction
Columbus have gone seven games without a regulation win. Their home form is even more concerning: the Blue Jackets have failed to claim victory in regulation in 11 of their last 12 games on home ice. On top of that, they've also failed to beat Vegas in regulation in seven of their previous eight head-to-head meetings. The pick: Vegas to avoid defeat in regulation at odds of 1.42.
Total Goals Prediction
The Knights have scored at least three goals against Columbus in six of their last seven head-to-head matchups, and with the Blue Jackets currently struggling defensively, the visitors look well-placed to continue that trend. The pick: Vegas over 2.5 team goals at odds of 1.55.
*Odds are approximate and may vary depending on the bookmaker.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Columbus have managed just one win in their last five games, conceding an average of four goals per outing during that stretch. Vegas also come into this matchup on the back of two straight losses, but the Golden Knights’ offense is clearly in better shape-they’ve averaged 4.2 goals over their previous five contests. Even in a defeat to St. Louis, Vegas still found the net twice. Given the hosts’ defensive struggles and the visitors’ scoring prowess, I expect Vegas to hit at least three goals again. My pick: Vegas team total over 2.5 goals.
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