The Columbus Blue Jackets (3-4-0) host the struggling Arizona Coyotes (1-4-0) at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Coming off a strong 5-1 win against the Rangers, the Blue Jackets aim to secure their fourth victory in five games. Johnny Gaudreau leads Columbus with 7 points (4 goals, 3 assists), while the team averages 3.14 goals per game. Despite a 0% power play, their penalty kill remains solid at 85.7%.

The Coyotes enter on a road-heavy schedule, most recently falling 6-2 to Ottawa. Shayne Gostisbehere tops Arizona with 5 points, while the team struggles defensively, allowing 5.20 goals per game. Their special teams show mixed results with a 28.6% power play and 73.7% penalty kill.

Key Stats:

• Columbus Blue Jackets: -218 (Favorites)
• Arizona Coyotes: +175 (Underdogs)
• Over/Under: 7 goals (+110/-136)
• Blue Jackets record vs spread: 5-2
• Coyotes record vs spread: 4-1

Projected Goalies:

• Columbus: Elvis Merzlikins (2-2-0, .864 SV%)
• Arizona: Karel Vejmelka (1-3-0, .877 SV%)

Prediction: Blue Jackets to win and cover the -1.5 spread. Consider the over/under based on recent scoring trends.

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