- Matchup: Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils
- Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- Broadcast: MSG+
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In an exciting clash, the New Jersey Devils (28-25-2) are set to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (27-20-7) at the Prudential Center on Tuesday.
The Columbus Blue Jackets enter this matchup on a high note, having secured a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Blues in their previous game. Demonstrating a strong offensive performance, they converted 5 of their 23 shots on goal, including 1 goal out of 2 power play opportunities. The Blue Jackets faced 8 minutes in penalties during this encounter.
Throughout the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have netted a total of 167 goals (ranking 18th in the NHL) while conceding 176. With a current tally of 61 points, they maintain a points percentage of .565. They have had 134 power play opportunities, successfully scoring 27 times, which translates to a power play conversion rate of 20.15%. At even strength, Columbus has allowed 140 goals while also scoring 140. With 1,622 total shots taken, the Jackets have achieved a shooting percentage of 10.3%. Defensively, they have faced 1,647 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .893. Opponents have been awarded 153 power play opportunities (21st in the league), converting 36 into goals.
The starting goaltender for this matchup will be Jet Greaves. Over his career, Greaves has participated in 57 games, compiling an overall record of 27 wins, 21 losses, and 8 overtime decisions, while starting in 54 of those games. He has allowed 150 goals, resulted in a goals-against average of 2.78. Greaves has faced 1,759 shots and has made 1,609 saves, boasting a save percentage of .915 over 1,202 minutes played. In his career, Greaves has achieved 36 quality starts, which gives him a quality start percentage of .667.
On the other side, the New Jersey Devils faced the Ottawa Senators last time out, suffering a 4-1 defeat. Despite having 5 power play opportunities, they were unable to convert any. The Devils managed to score 1 goal from their 27 shots on target.
The Devils have recorded 112 goals at even strength and 30 on the power play (ranking 19th overall). With a total of 1,623 shots taken (6th in the NHL), New Jersey has a shooting percentage of 8.75%, while surrendering 1,541 shots to their opponents. For the season, they have netted 142 goals and earned 58 points, giving them a points percentage of .527. New Jersey has allowed 169 total goals: 139 at even strength and 30 while a man down. They’ve had 140 power play chances, achieving a power play percentage of 21.43%, with a penalty kill percentage of 78.57% against opponents’ 140 attempts, and a current team save percentage of 89.0%.
In goal, Jacob Markstrom will be looking to secure a win. He has made 14,379 saves from 15,854 shots, earning a career save percentage of .907. Markstrom holds a career record of 256 wins, 224 losses, and 64 overtime losses, having appeared in 563 games. He has started in 545 contests, accumulating 28,371 minutes on the ice. His quality start rate is at 52.5%, amounting to 286 quality starts in the NHL. On average, opponents score 2.71 goals per game against him, totaling 1,475 goals allowed in his career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Choose New Jersey
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