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2025–26 Regular Season

Complete head-to-head matchup analysis for Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets across the 2025–26 regular season. This page compares overall records, Corsi and Fenwick possession rates, expected goals, scoring chances, and high-danger opportunities — plus projected starting goalies with their GSAx (Goals Saved Above Expected) ratings. Betting considerations highlight Elo-based win probabilities, implied odds from sportsbooks, and situational edges worth watching. The last 10 games section shows recent form with per-game CF%, xGF%, and results so you can identify momentum and trends heading into the next matchup.

Season Overview

TeamRecordGP+/-CF%FF%xGF%PP%PK%
Boston Bruins logoBoston Bruins47-31-1082+2148.548.446.222.7%78.5%
Columbus Blue Jackets logoColumbus Blue Jackets40-30-1282-549.949.749.518.9%76.0%

Betting Considerations

Boston Bruins logoBoston Bruins(Away)
25 days rest
17 fewer days rest than opponent
18-17-9 on the road this season
Averaging 1.8 goals/game last 5 (-44% vs season avg)
3-0 vs Columbus Blue Jackets this season
Lost 4 of last 7 games
0/4 on the PP in last 3 games — below their 22.7% average
Killed 9/10 penalties in last 3 games — above their 78.5% average
Missing Viktor Arvidsson (Out) — 0.61 PPG
Columbus Blue Jackets logoColumbus Blue Jackets(Home)
42 days rest
17 more days rest than opponent
20-13-8 at home this season
Averaging 2.4 goals/game last 5 (-22% vs season avg)
0-2-1 vs Boston Bruins this season
Seeking revenge after losing last matchup to Boston Bruins
Lost 5 of last 7 games

Projected Goalie Starters

GoalieGPSV%GAAHDSV%
Jeremy Swayman, projected starting goalie for Boston Bruins with 85% confidence based on recent rotation analysisJ. Swayman85%Clear #1 (73% start rate), 1 consecutive start55.9070.82.836
Elvis Merzlikins, projected starting goalie for Columbus Blue Jackets with 55% confidence based on recent rotation analysisE. Merzlikins55%Rotation likely — 6 consecutive (avg streak 3.0)30.8821.12.826

Last 10 Games

DateOpponentH/AResult
May 1Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo SabresHomeL 1–4
Apr 28Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo SabresAwayW 2–1 (OT)
Apr 26Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo SabresHomeL 1–6
Apr 23Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo SabresHomeL 1–3
Apr 21Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo SabresAwayW 4–2
Apr 19Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo SabresAwayL 3–4
Apr 14New Jersey Devils logoNew Jersey DevilsHomeW 4–0
Apr 12Columbus Blue Jackets logoColumbus Blue JacketsAwayW 3–2
Apr 11Tampa Bay Lightning logoTampa Bay LightningHomeL 1–2
Apr 7Carolina Hurricanes logoCarolina HurricanesAwayL 5–6 (OT)