The Vegas Golden Knights (15-6-9) hit the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-12-6, losers of four straight) at Nationwide Arena. The contest on Saturday, Dec. 13 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Saturday's hockey action.
The Blue Jackets have totaled 28 goals over their last 10 games, while giving up 39 goals. A total of 27 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into seven power-play goals (25.9%). They are 2-4-4 over those games.
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score of Golden Knights 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-147)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights have a 15-6-9 record overall, with a 4-9-13 record in contests that have required overtime.
- In the 14 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-1-6 record (good for 20 points).
- In the five games this season the Golden Knights recorded just one goal, they went 1-2-2 (four points).
- Vegas finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
- The Golden Knights are 14-1-6 in the 21 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 34 points).
- In the 10 games when Vegas has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 5-1-4 to record 14 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Vegas is 13-4-6 (32 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 2-2-3 (seven points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 13-12-6 record this season and are 6-6-12 in games that have required overtime.
- Columbus has earned 15 points (5-4-5) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in nine games and have gone 1-6-2 (four points).
- Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have earned 28 points in their 18 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal in 11 games and registered 15 points with a record of 6-2-3.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 6-6-3 (15 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 3.07 | Goals Scored | 2.9 | 22nd |
| 12th | 2.83 | Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 27th |
| 6th | 29.5 | Shots | 30.1 | 4th |
| 2nd | 24.8 | Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| 7th | 24.47% | Power Play % | 20% | 14th |
| 10th | 82.89% | Penalty Kill % | 71.76% | 29th |
Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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