Columbus Blue Jackets at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Anaheim Ducks on Dec 20, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Anaheim Ducks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 3 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 4 |
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 | Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:23 | 0.41 | 1.72 |
| 2nd | Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.13 | 1.55 |
| 3rd | Pavel Mintyukov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20:18 | 0.15 | 1.41 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:14 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Olen Zellweger, Frank Vatrano | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:00 | ANA | Jacob Trouba | Ryan Poehling, Alex Killorn | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 05:54 | CBJ | Dmitri Voronkov | Charlie Coyle, Zach Werenski | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 03:39 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Damon Severson, Ivan Provorov | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 13:36 | ANA | Mason McTavish | Ross Johnston | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 12:44 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Denton Mateychuk, Kent Johnson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 16:31 | ANA | Pavel Mintyukov | Mikael Granlund, Radko Gudas | 5v5 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.33 | 3.37 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 57.4% | 42.6% |
| Hits | 12 | 19 |
| Blocks | 11 | 26 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.13 | 1.55 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.19 | 1.35 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:38 | 0.65 | 0.88 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:40 | 0.10 | 0.73 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:41 | 0.49 | 0.54 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:18 | 0.02 | 0.47 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.36 | 0.20 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:24 | 0.03 | 0.14 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:30 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:11 | 0.19 | 0.06 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.13 | 0.04 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 27:56 | 0.17 | 0.04 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.23 | 0.01 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:07 | 0.15 | -0.23 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:32 | 0.12 | -0.32 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:56 | 0.29 | -0.45 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:51 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:21 | 0.00 | -0.53 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:23 | 0.41 | 1.72 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:18 | 0.15 | 1.41 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:29 | 0.02 | 1.25 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.16 | 1.15 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:25 | 0.01 | 1.08 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.03 | 1.00 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17:04 | 0.59 | 0.88 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:53 | 0.13 | 0.86 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:06 | 0.12 | 0.82 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:20 | 0.17 | 0.80 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:58 | 0.00 | 0.77 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:03 | 0.20 | 0.16 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:47 | 0.63 | 0.10 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:16 | 0.39 | 0.06 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:48 | 0.21 | 0.06 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:04 | 0.22 | -0.07 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -0.49 | L |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | 0.25 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 on Dec 20, 2025, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.37 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 3.33 — Anaheim Ducks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mikael Granlund led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.72 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 on Dec 20, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mikael Granlund led all skaters at 1.72, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.37 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.33, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 26 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 28. High-danger chances went 16 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 24 of 28 (-0.49 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 23 of 26 (0.25 goals saved above expected).