Columbus hopes to pick up where it left off as it went into the All-Star break riding a seven-game win streak. The Blue Jackets have won their past five road games, and they allowed only eight goals in their past five games overall. Elvis Merzlikins will get the start, and he has won five of six, including a 3-0 shutout against New Jersey on Feb. 3. Joonas Korpisalo will be in the crease for Boston with a 10-7-1 record and a 3.11 goals-against average this season. Boston has lost three of five, and four of those games went into overtime or a shootout. Columbus has had a new lease on life since Rick Bowness took over as head coach. Take the Blue Jackets.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on February 26, 2026 at 12:05PM ET.
Columbus at Boston
February 26, 2026
2 units on Columbus -102 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 3.96)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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