Columbus Blue Jackets at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New Jersey Devils on Dec 02, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 5, New Jersey Devils 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 5 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 3 |
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 | Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.22 | 2.71 |
| 2nd | Miles Wood | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:30 | 0.29 | 2.21 |
| 3rd | Ondrej Palat | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.29 | 1.57 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:26 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jesper Bratt, Dawson Mercer | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:03 | NJD | Ondrej Palat | Arseny Gritsyuk | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 09:54 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Charlie Coyle, Ivan Provorov | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 01:28 | CBJ | Sean Monahan | Cole Sillinger, Zach Werenski | 4v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 06:40 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Zach Werenski, Miles Wood | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 07:14 | CBJ | Sean Monahan | Isac Lundeström | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 11:51 | NJD | Timo Meier | Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier | 5v4 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 13:31 | CBJ | Miles Wood | Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.44 | 5.58 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 39.8% | 60.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 64.2% | 35.9% |
| Hits | 21 | 23 |
| Blocks | 11 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.22 | 2.71 |
| Miles Wood | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:30 | 0.29 | 2.21 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.13 | 1.53 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.38 | 1.35 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26:57 | 0.02 | 1.13 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:59 | 0.01 | 0.86 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:07 | 0.09 | 0.60 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:00 | 0.20 | 0.38 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.57 | 0.20 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:17 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:01 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.12 | 0.04 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:34 | 0.05 | -0.24 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.13 | -0.38 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:53 | 0.42 | -0.45 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.05 | -0.46 |
| Luca Pinelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:58 | 0.12 | -0.47 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Palat | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.29 | 1.57 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23:46 | 0.31 | 1.21 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:56 | 0.41 | 1.16 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23:51 | 0.38 | 1.10 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.00 | 0.95 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:53 | 0.37 | 0.85 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:45 | 0.92 | 0.73 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:19 | 0.14 | 0.44 |
| Dennis Cholowski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.08 | 0.23 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:17 | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:33 | 0.11 | -0.06 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.07 | -0.11 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:02 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:06 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29:28 | 0.27 | -0.31 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 25:51 | 0.26 | -0.58 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.53 | W |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 20 | 25 | 80.0% | -2.73 | L |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the New Jersey Devils 5–3 on Dec 02, 2025.
New Jersey Devils generated 5.58 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 2.44 — New Jersey Devils owned the better of the chances but Columbus Blue Jackets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Charlie Coyle led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.71 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 30 of 33, worth 0.53 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 5–3 on Dec 02, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 5, New Jersey Devils 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charlie Coyle led all skaters at 2.71, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 5.58 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.44, so New Jersey Devils 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 25 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 33. High-danger chances went 11 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 30 of 33 (0.53 goals saved above expected); Jake Allen stopped 20 of 25 (-2.73 goals saved above expected).