Ottawa Senators at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec 12, 2025. Final score: Ottawa Senators 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 6 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets 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 | Michael Amadio | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:35 | 0.24 | 3.20 |
| 2nd | Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.32 | 2.64 |
| 3rd | Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.55 | 2.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:58 | OTT | David Perron | Dylan Cozens, Drake Batherson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:11 | OTT | Drake Batherson | David Perron, Dylan Cozens | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 14:55 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Drake Batherson, Dylan Cozens | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 1st 18:04 | CBJ | Boone Jenner | Adam Fantilli, Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 1st 19:26 | OTT | Michael Amadio | Claude Giroux, Ridly Greig | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 03:02 | CBJ | Dante Fabbro | Boone Jenner, Kent Johnson | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 08:10 | CBJ | Dmitri Voronkov | Kirill Marchenko, Zach Werenski | 5v4 | 4–3 |
| 2nd 17:59 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Michael Amadio, Artem Zub | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 18:37 | OTT | Claude Giroux | Michael Amadio | 6v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.38 | 1.92 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 45.4% | 54.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 57.8% | 42.2% |
| Hits | 18 | 23 |
| Blocks | 21 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Amadio | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 19:35 | 0.24 | 3.20 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.32 | 2.64 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:27 | 0.13 | 2.13 |
| David Perron | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14:53 | 0.35 | 2.02 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 18:55 | 0.66 | 1.96 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.32 | 1.81 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:25 | 0.02 | 1.40 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.01 | 1.25 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:17 | 0.01 | 0.60 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.03 | 0.45 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.20 | 0.06 |
| Kurtis MacDermid | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:59 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:21 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:01 | 0.02 | -0.06 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.02 | -0.13 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.01 | -0.13 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.55 | 2.28 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:26 | 0.27 | 1.10 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:19 | 0.03 | 1.06 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:22 | 0.03 | 0.95 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26:49 | 0.04 | 0.80 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:20 | 0.08 | 0.33 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:29 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:29 | 0.16 | 0.01 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:48 | 0.09 | -0.18 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:12 | 0.04 | -0.30 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.10 | -0.46 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:45 | 0.30 | -0.52 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.01 | -0.74 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:14 | 0.01 | -0.82 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:54 | 0.03 | -0.97 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -1.24 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | -0.40 | L |
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 5 | 40.0% | -2.61 |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 6–3 on Dec 12, 2025.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.92 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.38 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Michael Amadio led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.2 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6–3 on Dec 12, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Michael Amadio led all skaters at 3.2, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.92 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.38, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 29 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 27. High-danger chances went 8 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Linus Ullmark stopped 24 of 27 (-1.24 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 21 of 23 (-0.4 goals saved above expected).