New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct 13, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 3 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.00 | 2.52 |
| 2nd | Dawson Mercer | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16:35 | 1.40 | 1.71 |
| 3rd | Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:02 | 1.29 | 1.20 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:47 | NJD | Timo Meier | Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 08:49 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 11:09 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Arseny Gritsyuk, Ondrej Palat | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:03 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Nico Hischier, Brenden Dillon | 6v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:39 | CBJ | Dmitri Voronkov | Ivan Provorov | 6v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.40 | 2.99 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Power play | 2/2 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Hits | 15 | 18 |
| Blocks | 18 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.00 | 2.52 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:35 | 1.40 | 1.71 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:02 | 1.29 | 1.20 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:54 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:19 | 0.05 | 0.91 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:37 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:27 | 0.43 | 0.71 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.20 | 0.57 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:25 | 0.11 | 0.41 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:40 | 0.06 | 0.41 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.07 | 0.41 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:05 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:42 | 0.07 | 0.31 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:55 | 0.25 | -0.05 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:47 | 0.14 | -0.20 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.29 | -0.86 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:42 | 0.00 | -1.04 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:17 | 0.42 | 0.51 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:08 | 0.04 | 0.49 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:44 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.48 | 0.34 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:09 | 0.45 | 0.31 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 24:24 | 0.72 | 0.26 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:51 | 0.13 | 0.22 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:48 | 0.05 | 0.18 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:56 | 0.02 | -0.01 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:05 | 0.04 | -0.02 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:00 | 0.08 | -0.13 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:23 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 29:14 | 0.25 | -0.38 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:45 | 0.12 | -0.44 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:42 | 0.08 | -0.88 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.05 | |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 8 | 9 | 88.9% | -0.06 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 1.97 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 on Oct 13, 2025, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.99 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 4.4 — New Jersey Devils edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Brenden Dillon led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.52 on 1 assist.
Jet Greaves stopped 25 of 27, worth 1.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 on Oct 13, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brenden Dillon led all skaters at 2.52, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.99 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 4.4, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 28 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 33. High-danger chances went 11 to 13.