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 | Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22:21 | 0.02 | 2.15 |
| 2nd | Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.45 | 1.60 |
| 3rd | Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:40 | 0.29 | 1.52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:21 | 0.02 | 2.15 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.45 | 1.60 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:40 | 0.29 | 1.52 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:01 | 0.00 | 1.47 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:16 | 0.47 | 1.40 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.18 | 1.37 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.44 | 1.37 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:43 | 0.07 | 1.32 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.05 | 1.22 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:27 | 0.17 | 1.13 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.05 | 0.73 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:02 | 0.14 | 0.66 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.04 | 0.55 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.29 | 0.45 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.22 | 0.26 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:06 | 0.05 | 0.23 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:56 | 0.04 | -0.18 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.16 | 0.98 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.02 | 0.75 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.17 | 0.65 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:59 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.30 | 0.37 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:32 | 0.22 | 0.26 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:37 | 0.50 | 0.20 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.11 | 0.18 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:03 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:33 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.50 | -0.14 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:13 | 0.33 | -0.14 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.49 | -0.66 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.08 | -0.70 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.02 | -1.97 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:00 | 0.07 | -2.18 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 1.67 | W |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -1.05 | 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.
Damon Severson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.15 on 1 assist.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 22 of 23, worth 1.67 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 — Damon Severson led all skaters at 2.15, on 0G, 1A and 0 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.