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On February 26, 2026, the Boston Bruins are set to host the Columbus Blue Jackets in an intriguing NHL matchup at home. The Bruins enter this game having secured victory in only 2 of their last 5 outings, suggesting potential struggles in maintaining consistent form. In contrast, the Blue Jackets have been on a remarkable run, winning all of their last 5 games, which highlights their current momentum and confidence.
Tactically, the Bruins will need to enhance their offensive output to capitalize on home-ice advantage, where they typically perform better. However, they face a formidable challenge in the Blue Jackets, who are demonstrating a balanced approach with strong defensive plays coupled with efficient scoring, as evidenced by their recent unbeaten streak.
The bookmakers favor the Bruins with odds of 2.08 for a home win compared to 2.92 for an away victory for the Blue Jackets. Our model reflects this sentiment, giving the Bruins a 48.2% chance of winning, while the Blue Jackets have a 30.5% probability of success. Given the current form of both teams, this game promises to be competitive, and while the Bruins have the home advantage, the Blue Jackets’ recent performances suggest they cannot be overlooked.
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| Boston 45.4% |
Draw 22.2% |
Columbus 32.4% |
Outrights of NHL Columbus Blue Jackets: 1.06% Boston Bruins: 0.6%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.08 | 4.25 | 2.92 |
Latest Results
| 04.02.26 Florida Panthers – Boston Bruins – 5:4 penalties 01.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Boston Bruins – 6:5 penalties 29.01.26 Boston Bruins – Philadelphia Flyers – 6:3 27.01.26 Boston Bruins – Nashville Predators – 3:2 OT 26.01.26 New York Rangers – Boston Bruins – 4:3 OT |
04.02.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Chicago Blackhawks – 4:0 03.02.26 New Jersey Devils – Columbus Blue Jackets – 0:3 31.01.26 St. Louis Blues – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:5 30.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:4 28.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Philadelphia Flyers – 5:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.12.24 Boston Bruins – Columbus Blue Jackets – 4:0 27.12.24 Columbus Blue Jackets – Boston Bruins – 6:2 18.11.24 Boston Bruins – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:5 02.01.24 Columbus Blue Jackets – Boston Bruins – 1:4 03.12.23 Boston Bruins – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:1 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche | 55 | 34 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 212:138 | 83 |
| 2 | Minnesota Wild | 58 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 196:169 | 78 |
| 3 | Dallas Stars | 57 | 28 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 193:160 | 77 |
| 4 | Vegas Golden Knights | 57 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 191:179 | 68 |
| 5 | Utah Mammoth | 57 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 183:157 | 64 |
| 6 | Edmonton Oilers | 58 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 198:194 | 64 |
| 7 | Seattle Kraken | 56 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 162:165 | 63 |
| 8 | Anaheim Ducks | 56 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 185:195 | 63 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Kings | 56 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 146:161 | 60 |
| 10 | Nashville Predators | 57 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 169:198 | 59 |
| 11 | San Jose Sharks | 55 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 171:193 | 58 |
| 12 | Chicago Blackhawks | 57 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 154:185 | 53 |
| 13 | Winnipeg Jets | 56 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 160:175 | 52 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 56 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 142:169 | 52 |
| 15 | St. Louis Blues | 57 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 147:203 | 49 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 57 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 149:210 | 42 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 55 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 199:140 | 78 |
| 2 | Carolina Hurricanes | 57 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 197:163 | 78 |
| 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 57 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 199:187 | 72 |
| 4 | Detroit Red Wings | 58 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 174:175 | 72 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 56 | 25 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 192:169 | 70 |
| 6 | Buffalo Sabres | 57 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 195:176 | 70 |
| 7 | Boston Bruins | 57 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 195:182 | 69 |
| 8 | New York Islanders | 58 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 169:162 | 69 |
| 9 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 56 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 179:177 | 65 |
| 10 | Washington Capitals | 59 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 189:177 | 65 |
| 11 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 57 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 188:194 | 63 |
| 12 | Ottawa Senators | 57 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 191:184 | 63 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Flyers | 56 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 167:180 | 61 |
| 14 | Florida Panthers | 57 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 174:191 | 61 |
| 15 | New Jersey Devils | 57 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 27 | 146:175 | 58 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 57 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 29 | 151:180 | 50 |
NHL Outrights
1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.63 (22.95%)
2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.75 (14.47%)
3. Carolina Hurricanes: 7.5 (11.09%)
4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.32%)
5. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.56%)
6. Dallas Stars: 17 (4.89%)
7. Minnesota Wild: 19 (4.38%)
8. Florida Panthers: 26 (3.2%)
9. Montreal Canadiens: 31 (2.68%)
10. Los Angeles Kings: 33.5 (2.48%)
11. Utah Mammoth: 38.5 (2.16%)
12. Buffalo Sabres: 41 (2.03%)
13. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.63%)
14. Washington Capitals: 53.5 (1.56%)
15. Pittsburgh Penguins: 56 (1.49%)
16. Toronto Maple Leafs: 64 (1.3%)
17. New York Islanders: 64 (1.3%)
18. Ottawa Senators: 71 (1.17%)
19. Anaheim Ducks: 78.5 (1.06%)
20. Columbus Blue Jackets: 78.5 (1.06%)
21. Boston Bruins: 138.5 (0.6%)
22. New Jersey Devils: 176 (0.47%)
23. Seattle Kraken: 226 (0.37%)
24. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.37%)
25. San Jose Sharks: 251 (0.33%)
26. Philadelphia Flyers: 251 (0.33%)
27. Winnipeg Jets: 301 (0.28%)
28. Calgary Flames: 876 (0.09%)
29. St. Louis Blues: 876 (0.09%)
30. Chicago Blackhawks: 876 (0.09%)
31. New York Rangers: 876 (0.09%)
32. Vancouver Canucks: 1001 (0.08%)
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