Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov 27, 2025. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets 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 | William Nylander | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:18 | 0.45 | 1.83 |
| 2nd | Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 6 | 28:40 | 0.20 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.46 | 1.15 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 13:30 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Miles Wood | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 16:43 | TOR | Easton Cowan | William Nylander, John Tavares | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 04:40 | TOR | William Nylander | Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Matthew Knies | 3v3 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.93 | 4.10 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 59.3% | 40.7% |
| Hits | 21 | 20 |
| Blocks | 13 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:18 | 0.45 | 1.83 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.46 | 1.15 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:33 | 0.36 | 0.81 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:45 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:12 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:30 | 0.08 | 0.18 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:25 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.43 | 0.10 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.04 | -0.09 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:55 | 0.03 | -0.18 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.04 | -0.19 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:15 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:35 | 0.66 | -0.30 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.01 | -0.36 |
| Dakota Mermis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:47 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:09 | 0.00 | -0.66 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 28:40 | 0.20 | 1.34 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:33 | 0.56 | 0.67 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:52 | 0.32 | 0.56 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:14 | 0.21 | 0.56 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:55 | 0.05 | 0.42 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:50 | 0.09 | 0.41 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20:21 | 0.86 | 0.40 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:45 | 0.24 | 0.39 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:14 | 0.47 | 0.39 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:30 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:03 | 0.04 | 0.30 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:39 | 0.18 | 0.29 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.08 | 0.25 |
| Luca Pinelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.27 | 0.11 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:59 | 0.03 | -0.02 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28:29 | 0.10 | -0.31 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 35 | 36 | 97.2% | 2.62 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.77 | O |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2–1 on Nov 27, 2025, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 4.1 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.93 — Columbus Blue Jackets owned the better of the chances but Toronto Maple Leafs took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
William Nylander led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.83 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Joseph Woll stopped 35 of 36, worth 2.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2–1 on Nov 27, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — William Nylander led all skaters at 1.83, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 4.1 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.93, 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?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 24 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 36. High-danger chances went 10 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joseph Woll stopped 35 of 36 (2.62 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 22 of 24 (0.77 goals saved above expected).