Columbus Blue Jackets at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Winnipeg Jets on Nov 18, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 2, Winnipeg Jets 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 2 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 5 |
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 | Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.04 | 1.92 |
| 2nd | Josh Morrissey | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:14 | 0.17 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Neal Pionk | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.11 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:35 | WPG | Adam Lowry | Nino Niederreiter, Neal Pionk | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:27 | CBJ | Miles Wood | Damon Severson, Elvis Merzlikins | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:12 | WPG | Josh Morrissey | Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:30 | WPG | Neal Pionk | Gustav Nyquist, Nino Niederreiter | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 02:45 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele, Josh Morrissey | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 04:04 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Cole Sillinger, Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 06:23 | WPG | Logan Stanley | Mark Scheifele, Luke Schenn | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.64 | 2.60 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Hits | 13 | 16 |
| Blocks | 11 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:10 | 0.29 | 0.90 |
| Miles Wood | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:54 | 0.44 | 0.70 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.23 | 0.59 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:24 | 0.12 | 0.59 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:49 | 0.16 | 0.20 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:29 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:00 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:08 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:34 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:07 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.04 | 1.92 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22:14 | 0.17 | 1.39 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.11 | 1.39 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:45 | 0.12 | 1.39 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:14 | 0.11 | 1.23 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.03 | 0.94 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:48 | 0.06 | 0.85 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:44 | 0.29 | 0.70 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:18 | 0.25 | 0.69 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.04 | 0.30 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:54 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:09 | 0.40 | 0.15 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:37 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:15 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:28 | 0.18 | -0.10 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 25 | 30 | 83.3% | -2.95 | L |
| Eric Comrie | Winnipeg Jets | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.49 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2 on Nov 18, 2025.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.6 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 2.64 — Columbus Blue Jackets owned the better of the chances but Winnipeg Jets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mark Scheifele led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.92 on 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2 on Nov 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Scheifele led all skaters at 1.92, on 0G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.6 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.64, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 22 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 30. High-danger chances went 14 to 9.