The Columbus Blue Jackets (28-20-7) host the Chicago Blackhawks (22-25-9) at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a win. The Blue Jackets are coming off a 3-0 triumph over the New Jersey Devils, while the Blackhawks took down the San Jose Sharks 6-3 in their most recent outing.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a peek at which club we predict will come out on top in Wednesday’s action on the ice.

The Blackhawks have gone 3-5-2 in their last 10 games, scoring 23 goals while giving up 30 in that period. On 28 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored one goal (3.6%).

Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-150)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have a 28-20-7 record overall, with a 9-7-16 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
Columbus is 8-7-6 (22 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
The 11 times this season the Blue Jackets ended a game with just one goal, they went 2-7-2 (six points).
Columbus has lost all seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals 35 times, and are 26-4-5 in those games (to record 57 points).
In the 16 games when Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 23 points after finishing 10-3-3.
In the 30 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 17-10-3 (37 points).
The Blue Jackets’ opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Blue Jackets went 11-9-4 in those matchups (26 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks (22-25-9 overall) have posted a record of 5-9-14 in games that have gone to OT this season.
Chicago has earned 16 points (6-7-4) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they’ve earned 11 points (4-8-3 record).
The Blackhawks have earned 41 points in their 28 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 21 games and picked up 24 points with a record of 10-7-4.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 8-5-4 (20 points).
The Blackhawks’ opponents have had more shots in 36 games. The Blackhawks went 14-17-5 in those contests (33 points).

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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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