Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
5:3
08/01/2026 at 22:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilDisney+
chileChileDisney+
czech-republicCzech-republicNova Sport 1, Oneplay
denmarkDenmarkViaplay
finlandFinlandViaplay 1 Urheilu, Viaplay
germanyGermanyNHL.tv
icelandIcelandViaplay
italyItalyDAZN Italia
mexicoMexicoSky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
slovakiaSlovakiaVoyo
sloveniaSloveniaArena Sport 1
spainSpainDAZN Espana
swedenSwedenViaplay
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomDAZN
uruguayUruguayDisney+
usaUsaESPN+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2624
Shots off target
1218
Shooting PCT
19.23% (5/26)12.5% (3/24)
Blocked shots
1220
Goalkeeper Saves
2121
Saves PCT
87.5% (21/24)80.77% (21/26)
Penalties
12
PIM
24
Power-play Goals
10
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
50% (1/2)0% (0/1)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (1/1)50% (1/2)
Hits
1828
Faceoffs Won
2136
Faceoffs %
36.8463.16
Giveaways
1518
Takeaways
84
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 2)
  • 08:24, 0 - 1, Jenner B. (G), Werenski Z. (A), Monahan S. (A2)
  • 08:24, Hart C. , Schmid A. ,
  • 10:41, 0 - 2, Johnson K. (G), Monahan S. (A), Jenner B. (A2)
  • 12:20, 1 - 2, Smith R. (G), Hutton B. (A), Marner M. (A2)
  • 18:04, Kolesar K. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (3 - 0)
  • 05:19, 2 - 2, Smith R. (G), Marner M. (A), Stone M. (A2)
  • 13:07, 3 - 2, Eichel J. (G), Barbashev I. (A), Stone M. (A2)
  • 18:28, Olivier M. (2 min),
  • 18:44, 4 - 2, Stone M. (G), Hertl T. (A), Eichel J. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (1 - 1)
  • 02:39, Gaunce B. (2 min),
  • 14:28, 4 - 3, Marchenko K. (G), Provorov I. (A), Fantilli A. (A2)
  • 16:14, 5 - 3, Howden B. (G), Kolesar K. (A), Hertl T. (A2)

Highlights

Chances of winning


Vegas Golden Knights
46%
Draw
22.1%
Columbus Blue Jackets
31.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
54.3% 19.8% 25.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

53.1% 19.4% 26.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Vegas Golden Knights has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-8.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Vegas Golden Knights's form might have worsened.
  • Columbus Blue Jackets has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Columbus Blue Jackets's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Vegas Golden Knights than the current prediction. (+7.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Vegas Golden Knights, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Columbus Blue Jackets than the current prediction. (-5.4%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Columbus Blue Jackets, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Vegas Golden Knights - Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.07
    (1.74)
    4.32
    (4.77)
    2.98
    (3.64)
    5%
    (5.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    What is the prediction for Vegas Golden Knights - Columbus Blue Jackets?
  • Users Predictions: 12 users predict this event. Vegas will win (votes: 6 - 50%). Columbus will win (votes: 4 - 33.3%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 16.7%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Vegas: 21.7%78.3%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Vegas (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 16).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vegas won 3.
    • Vegas is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • In recent matches, Columbus has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Vegas will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Vegas: Hill A. (Lower-Body Injury) Karlsson W. (Lower-Body Injury) McNabb B. (Upper-Body Injury) Pietrangelo A. (Hip Injury) Theodore S. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • There will not play in Columbus: Gudbranson E. (Hip Injury) Lundestrom I. (Lower-Body Injury) Marchment M. (Upper-Body Injury) Smith B. (Lower-Body Injury) Wood M. (Leg Injury)
    • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Vegas won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 44:40. (average 2.9:2.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Vegas won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 24:18. (average 3.4:2.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Vegas Golden Knights - Columbus Blue Jackets were as follows:
    13.12.2025 Columbus Blue Jackets - Vegas Golden Knights 2:3
    13.03.2025 Columbus Blue Jackets - Vegas Golden Knights 0:4
    30.01.2025 Vegas Golden Knights - Columbus Blue Jackets 1:2
    23.03.2024 Vegas Golden Knights - Columbus Blue Jackets 4:2
    04.03.2024 Columbus Blue Jackets - Vegas Golden Knights 6:3
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