Columbus Blue Jackets at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Dallas Stars on Oct 22, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 5, Dallas Stars 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 5 |
| Dallas Stars score | 1 |
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 | Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:40 | 0.27 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.32 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.54 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:33 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Boone Jenner, Kent Johnson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 18:42 | CBJ | Boone Jenner | Charlie Coyle, Damon Severson | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 11:58 | DAL | Tyler Seguin | Colin Blackwell, Adam Erne | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 07:21 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Yegor Chinakhov, Zachary Aston-Reese | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 14:26 | CBJ | Dmitri Voronkov | Sean Monahan, Kirill Marchenko | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 17:00 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | Adam Fantilli | 6v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.10 | 2.18 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Power play | 2/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Hits | 35 | 21 |
| Blocks | 5 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 9 | 5 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:40 | 0.27 | 1.54 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.32 | 1.54 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.54 | 1.44 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:01 | 0.00 | 0.99 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:27 | 1.05 | 0.95 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.22 | 0.80 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:02 | 0.14 | 0.79 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:21 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:16 | 0.47 | 0.74 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:56 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:06 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.29 | -0.10 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:43 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.16 | 0.84 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.30 | 0.70 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.17 | 0.54 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.11 | 0.20 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.50 | 0.20 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:33 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:03 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:59 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:32 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:00 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:13 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:37 | 0.39 | 0.00 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.33 | -0.10 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 1.06 | W |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -2.47 | L |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Dallas Stars 5–1 on Oct 22, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Dallas Stars generated 2.18 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 3.1 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Adam Fantilli led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 22 of 23, worth 1.06 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Dallas Stars 5–1 on Oct 22, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 5, Dallas Stars 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Adam Fantilli led all skaters at 1.54, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 2.18 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.1, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 29 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 23. High-danger chances went 9 to 7.