Columbus Blue Jackets at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Ottawa Senators on Dec 30, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Ottawa Senators 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 4 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 1 |
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 | Damon Severson | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.03 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.15 | 1.28 |
| 3rd | Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.11 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:58 | CBJ | Boone Jenner | Cole Sillinger, Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:21 | CBJ | Damon Severson | Dmitri Voronkov, Cole Sillinger | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 08:16 | OTT | Jake Sanderson | Tim Stützle, Brady Tkachuk | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 01:57 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Damon Severson, Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 15:54 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Mason Marchment, Adam Fantilli | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.47 | 2.45 |
| High-danger shots | 4 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 43.9% | 56.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Hits | 23 | 18 |
| Blocks | 16 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damon Severson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.03 | 1.39 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.15 | 1.28 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.11 | 1.28 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.48 | 0.95 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:09 | 0.42 | 0.69 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:27 | 0.45 | 0.65 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 27:26 | 0.03 | 0.60 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:26 | 0.12 | 0.44 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:05 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:04 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:09 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:04 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:55 | 0.04 | 0.80 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:55 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.16 | 0.59 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:11 | 0.39 | 0.10 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:14 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:57 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:56 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:03 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:18 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:44 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:00 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:18 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:25 | 0.14 | -0.15 |
| Kurtis MacDermid | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:50 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | -0.04 | W |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -1.26 | L |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Dec 30, 2025.
Ottawa Senators generated 2.45 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 2.47 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Damon Severson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Dec 30, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Ottawa Senators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Damon Severson led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 2.45 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.47, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 22 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 28. High-danger chances went 4 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jet Greaves stopped 27 of 28 (-0.04 goals saved above expected); Leevi Meriläinen stopped 18 of 22 (-1.26 goals saved above expected).