NHL · Wednesday, 21 October, MSK

Columbus Blue Jackets — Toronto Maple Leafs

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Model prediction for 21 October

Columbus Blue Jackets52%
Draw in regulation21%
Toronto Maple Leafs27%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Columbus Blue Jackets are clear favourites: 65% to win including overtime and shootout.

6.3 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 66%.

Why

  • Columbus Blue Jackets are more dangerous in attack: 3.6 expected goals against 2.7.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Columbus Blue Jackets — Toronto Maple Leafs3.6–2.7
Columbus Blue Jackets to win (incl. OT and shootout)65%
Toronto Maple Leafs to win (incl. OT and shootout)35%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)66%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)34%

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Form

Columbus Blue Jackets

  • 11.10away · St. Louis Blues3:5
  • 10.10Pittsburgh Penguins3:2 SO
  • 04.10Utah Mammoth1:4
  • 02.10Buffalo Sabres6:3
  • 15.04Washington Capitals1:2

Toronto Maple Leafs

  • 11.10away · Colorado Avalanche6:3
  • 09.10away · Vegas Golden Knights3:4 SO
  • 07.10Nashville Predators5:4 OT
  • 04.10Ottawa Senators2:3
  • 01.10New York Islanders2:1

Head to head

  • 27.11.2025Columbus Blue Jackets — Toronto Maple Leafs1:2 OT
  • 21.11.2025Toronto Maple Leafs — Columbus Blue Jackets2:3 OT
  • 30.10.2025Columbus Blue Jackets — Toronto Maple Leafs6:3
  • 06.04.2025Toronto Maple Leafs — Columbus Blue Jackets5:0
  • 23.01.2025Toronto Maple Leafs — Columbus Blue Jackets1:5

Full record: 22 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
12, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionPittsburgh Penguins631222–17+57
13, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceToronto Maple Leafs631220–18+27
14, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionWinnipeg Jets531113–15-27
24New York Islanders520316–13+34
25Columbus Blue Jackets420213–14-14
26New Jersey Devils520311–18-74

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 52% will not happen in roughly 48 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →