Columbus vs Detroit Prediction: Red Wings are More Ambitious

Prediction for the NHL match, which will take place on October 17th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Blue Jackets entered the game against the New York Rangers as underdogs, especially after a 4-2 loss to Philadelphia in the opener. Columbus conceded the first goal in the 50th second, and it looked like the worst fears would be confirmed. But then they scored four unanswered goals to put the game out of reach. The final score was 5-3. Justin Danforth and David Jiříček shot for the Blue Jackets, and Boone Jenner had a hat trick. Ivan Provorov also made three assists.

The Red Wings failed their first away game to New Jersey, 4-3, and then hosted Tampa Bay. The Lightning has been struggling in the net with Andrei Vasilevskiy injured, and Detroit took advantage, outshooting them 6:4. The Wings' rookies performed amazingly. Dylan Sprong scored in the second straight game, and Alex DeBrincat shot a double. In short, as this game showed, Steve Yzerman's lineup has been very well rebuilt.

Detroit will finally contend for the playoffs this season. The team's first two games against New Jersey and Tampa Bay proved that. The Red Wings only won once, but both times, they were competitive against Eastern Conference contenders. Columbus does not look like such a team, failing the first game to Philadelphia. Despite the victory, they were just lucky in the match with the Rangers - several goals of NY were canceled after a video review. We bet here on Detroit and goals. Both teams, especially the Red Wings, have the potential to prove themselves on offense.