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Vancouver Canucks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 28, 2025

Updated on:
Mar 28, 2025 8:19 PM
The Vancouver Canucks, fresh off a strong performance led by Sherwood's 2-goal game, look to build momentum as they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 28th at 7:00 PM. With a 1-0 lead in the regular season series, the Canucks aim to capitalize on their 34-26-12 record and improve their 19-13-5 road record. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets seek to rebound at home, where they've posted a 20-9-5 record this season.
Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Current Odds

VAN
CBJ
Over
10.5
-210
Under
10.5
+175
VAN
-1.5
+146
CBJ
+1.5
-175
VAN
ML
-395
CBJ
ML
+340

Canucks vs Blue Jackets statistics

Stat Canucks Blue Jackets
Goals For per Game 2.82 3.14
Goals Against Average 3.03 3.31
Shots per Game 25.4 28.8
Shots Against per Game 26.5 29.7
Power Play Goals 43 30
Power Play Goals Against 34 46
Short Handed Goals 3 9
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 663 568
Power Play Percentage 21.9 18.6
Penalty Kill Percentage 82.7 75.8

Columbus Blue Jackets recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/24/25 @ New York Islanders W 4-3 SO
3/21/25 @ Pittsburgh Penguins L 6-3
3/20/25 vs Florida Panthers L 1-0 OT
3/17/25 vs New Jersey Devils L 2-1
3/15/25 vs New York Rangers L 4-0

Vancouver Canucks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/26/25 @ New York Islanders W 5-2
3/24/25 @ New Jersey Devils W 4-3 SO
3/22/25 @ New York Rangers L 5-3
3/20/25 @ St. Louis Blues L 4-3 OT
3/18/25 vs Winnipeg Jets W 6-2

Columbus Blue Jackets injuries

  • Cole Sillinger (C): Injured Reserve
  • Owen Sillinger (C): Out

Vancouver Canucks injuries

  • Nils Hoglander (LW): Out
  • Elias Pettersson (C): Out
  • Filip Chytil (C): Out

Canucks vs Blue Jackets game info

Type Info
Venue Nationwide Arena
Location Columbus, OH
Puck drop Fri 7:00 PM

Canucks vs Blue Jackets predictions

The Vancouver Canucks have been showing some promising numbers this season, especially with stars like Brock Boeser and Quinn Hughes lighting up the ice. With Boeser at the helm scoring 23 goals and Hughes clocking 52 assists, it seems like they've found their rhythm. As these two teams face off, I expect Boeser to continue pressing forward, possibly adding another goal to his tally. Imagine this: Hughes, ever the playmaker, sets up one of those gorgeous assists that make you wonder if he was born with a hockey stick in hand. The chemistry between these players is palpable, and it could easily be the key to the Canucks maintaining their edge in the series against the Blue Jackets.

Now, turning our attention to the Columbus Blue Jackets, we can’t overlook the dynamite performance of Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski. Marchenko, with 26 goals under his belt, is definitely a force to be reckoned with. I’m betting we’ll see him make a significant impact in this game, a couple of swift moves, and boom, there’s a puck in the back of the net. Werenski, who's just a point ahead of Quinn Hughes with a jaw-dropping 69 points from 49 neat assists, is another player to keep an eye on. I wouldn't be surprised if we witnessed another display of his finesse with the puck, perhaps threading the needle for an assist or even taking it upon himself to score.

As these two teams step onto the ice at Nationwide Arena, who do you think will come out on top? With the Canucks currently leading the series, they might seem like the logical choice to take the win. But with Colombus Blue Jackets’ solid home record and their players geared up to perform, it’s going to be more of a face-off than a walk in the park. While my gut leans towards the Canucks, possibly taking the edge, it's bound to be a close call. In the end, it all comes down to who can capitalize on those split-second opportunities. Yeah, hockey sure keeps you on the edge of your seat, doesn’t it?

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