Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec 04, 2025. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 5 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 6 |
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 | Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 28:34 | 0.01 | 2.97 |
| 2nd | Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:25 | 0.85 | 2.28 |
| 3rd | Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 28:29 | 0.17 | 2.00 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:55 | CBJ | Ivan Provorov | Brendan Gaunce | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:09 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:18 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Zach Werenski, Sean Monahan | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 07:11 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | Cole Sillinger, Denton Mateychuk | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 09:08 | DET | Lucas Raymond | Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Patrick Kane | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 10:20 | DET | James van Riemsdyk | Andrew Copp, Emmitt Finnie | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 13:50 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Zach Werenski, Sean Monahan | 5v4 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 09:35 | DET | Patrick Kane | Moritz Seider, Andrew Copp | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 11:38 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | — | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 18:29 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Zach Werenski, Sean Monahan | 6v5 | 5–5 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | — | 1v0 | 5–5 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | — | 1v0 | 5–5 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.10 | 2.73 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 44.5% | 55.5% |
| Power play | 3/5 | 3/3 |
| Faceoff % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Hits | 15 | 24 |
| Blocks | 21 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28:34 | 0.01 | 2.97 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:25 | 0.85 | 2.28 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:49 | 0.49 | 1.97 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:47 | 0.96 | 1.70 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:42 | 0.01 | 1.51 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:49 | 0.48 | 1.37 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 22:47 | 0.58 | 0.99 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:02 | 1.42 | 0.80 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.16 | 0.61 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:03 | 0.16 | 0.21 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.26 | -0.01 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.04 | -0.02 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.04 | -0.07 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:36 | 0.21 | -0.11 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:58 | 0.02 | -0.96 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 28:29 | 0.17 | 2.00 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19:54 | 0.00 | 1.82 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:19 | 0.05 | 1.24 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 22:38 | 0.56 | 1.16 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.44 | 0.84 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 29:27 | 0.36 | 0.72 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:07 | 0.37 | 0.62 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:43 | 0.81 | 0.56 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:44 | 0.17 | 0.39 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:50 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:04 | 0.06 | 0.13 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:30 | 0.28 | 0.03 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:09 | 0.01 | -0.17 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:01 | 0.29 | -0.28 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:48 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.03 | -0.49 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 27 | 32 | 84.4% | -2.02 | O |
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 28 | 33 | 84.8% | -0.86 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6–5 on Dec 04, 2025, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.73 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 4.1 — Detroit Red Wings 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.
Moritz Seider led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.97 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 28 of 33, worth -0.86 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6–5 on Dec 04, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 6, Detroit Red Wings 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Moritz Seider led all skaters at 2.97, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.73 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 4.1, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 33 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 32. High-danger chances went 20 to 12.