Columbus Blue Jackets at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Nov 21, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 3 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs 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 | Adam Fantilli | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 22:19 | 0.47 | 2.14 |
| 2nd | Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 3 | 6 | 28:48 | 0.45 | 1.97 |
| 3rd | John Tavares | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:59 | 0.59 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:17 | CBJ | Dmitri Voronkov | Adam Fantilli, Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 12:01 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Dmitri Voronkov, Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 14:12 | TOR | Dakota Mermis | John Tavares | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 03:33 | TOR | John Tavares | Easton Cowan, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 04:21 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Zach Werenski | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.49 | 2.76 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 31.2% | 68.8% |
| Hits | 15 | 27 |
| Blocks | 25 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 3 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 22:19 | 0.47 | 2.14 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 28:48 | 0.45 | 1.97 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.25 | 1.39 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:11 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 0.82 | 0.15 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:49 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28:53 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.38 | 0.00 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:04 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:59 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:45 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.14 | -0.20 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 20:59 | 0.59 | 1.44 |
| Dakota Mermis | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:59 | 0.08 | 0.80 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:06 | 0.53 | 0.79 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:56 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:09 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:43 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:46 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21:50 | 0.36 | 0.15 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:22 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:55 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:53 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:18 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.23 | -0.10 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.12 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 0.29 | W |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | -0.37 | O |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 on Nov 21, 2025, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.76 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 3.49 — Columbus Blue Jackets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Adam Fantilli led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.14 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 on Nov 21, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
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 2.14, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.76 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.49, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 30 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 29. High-danger chances went 14 to 18.