Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - Feb. 26

The Boston Bruins (32-20-5) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (29-20-7) at TD Garden on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Bruins have won nine in a row at home.

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's game.

The Blue Jackets' offense has put up 38 goals during their last 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 20 goals. They have registered 21 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (23.8%). They are 9-1-0 over those contests.

Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Bruins 4, Blue Jackets 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Bruins (-115)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Bruins Splits and Trends

• The Bruins (32-20-5 overall) have an 8-5-13 record in games that have required overtime.
• Boston is 12-6-2 (26 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
• In the seven games this season the Bruins recorded only one goal, they went 1-5-1 (three points).
• Boston has scored a pair of goals in 10 games this season (3-7-0 record, six points).
• The Bruins are 28-8-4 in the 40 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 60 points).
• In the 26 games when Boston has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 29 points after finishing 13-10-3.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Boston is 9-8-3 (21 points).
• The Bruins' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Bruins finished 23-10-2 in those matchups (48 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have a 9-7-16 record in overtime matchups this season and a 29-20-7 overall record.
• Columbus has earned 22 points (8-7-6) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• Across the 11 games this season the Blue Jackets finished with only one goal, they have earned six points.
• Columbus failed to win all seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals in 36 games, earning 59 points from those contests.
• Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games this season and has recorded 23 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 17-10-3 (37 points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 12-9-4 to record 28 points.

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Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts

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