Vegas Golden Knights at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec 14, 2025. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets 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 | Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.04 | 2.94 |
| 2nd | Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:53 | 0.06 | 1.47 |
| 3rd | Ben Hutton | D | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13:39 | 0.13 | 1.40 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:02 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Zach Werenski, Cole Sillinger | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 00:41 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Mitch Marner, Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 04:49 | CBJ | Yegor Chinakhov | Dante Fabbro, Kent Johnson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 05:52 | VGK | Ben Hutton | Mitch Marner, Kaedan Korczak | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 13:13 | VGK | Brayden McNabb | Mitch Marner, Shea Theodore | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.76 | 1.84 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 41.9% | 58.1% |
| Hits | 15 | 15 |
| Blocks | 20 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.04 | 2.94 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:39 | 0.13 | 1.40 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:30 | 0.06 | 1.28 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:04 | 0.63 | 1.04 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.06 | 0.77 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:18 | 0.26 | 0.53 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:43 | 0.07 | 0.32 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:14 | 0.43 | 0.22 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:48 | 0.07 | 0.21 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:10 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:24 | 0.10 | -0.16 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:39 | 0.02 | -0.22 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:13 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:13 | 0.12 | -0.43 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:53 | 0.06 | 1.47 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:53 | 0.18 | 1.00 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:55 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.04 | 0.77 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:50 | 0.31 | 0.77 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.17 | 0.58 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:46 | 0.45 | 0.48 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:18 | 0.03 | 0.46 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.02 | 0.42 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:58 | 0.07 | 0.32 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:26 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.06 | -0.11 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:42 | 0.17 | -0.14 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:24 | 0.06 | -0.24 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:38 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:32 | 0.40 | -0.40 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:12 | 0.05 | -0.48 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | -0.05 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -1.25 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 on Dec 14, 2025, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.84 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 1.76 — Columbus Blue Jackets owned the better of the chances but Vegas Golden Knights took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mitch Marner led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.94 on 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 on Dec 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mitch Marner led all skaters at 2.94, on 0G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.84 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 1.76, 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?
Vegas Golden Knights put 26 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 30. High-danger chances went 8 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Carter Hart stopped 28 of 30 (-0.05 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 23 of 26 (-1.25 goals saved above expected).