New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan 01, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 01, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| New Jersey Devils 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 | Luke Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:27 | 0.09 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.05 | 0.85 |
| 3rd | Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:22 | 0.72 | 0.84 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:18 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Kirill Marchenko, Dysin Mayo | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 13:41 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Boone Jenner, Cole Sillinger | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 02:49 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Luke Hughes, Jack Hughes | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 03:44 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Timo Meier, Jonas Siegenthaler | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 04:45 | NJD | Luke Hughes | Connor Brown, Ondrej Palat | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.87 | 5.06 |
| High-danger shots | 5 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 42.5% | 57.5% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 17 | 26 |
| Blocks | 10 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 8 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21:27 | 0.09 | 1.39 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.05 | 0.85 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:58 | 0.03 | 0.84 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:35 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:39 | 0.62 | 0.75 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.16 | 0.74 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19:26 | 0.39 | 0.64 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:18 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:41 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:53 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:54 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:28 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:04 | 0.10 | -0.30 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.53 | -0.33 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:22 | 0.72 | 0.84 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:54 | 0.24 | 0.84 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:51 | 0.83 | 0.75 |
| Dysin Mayo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:36 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:15 | 0.77 | 0.65 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.07 | 0.45 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25:11 | 0.72 | 0.44 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:48 | 0.46 | 0.25 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:41 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29:33 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:45 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:54 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:32 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:13 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:53 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 33 | 35 | 94.3% | 2.49 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | -0.96 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 on Jan 01, 2026, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 5.06 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.87 — Columbus Blue Jackets owned the better of the chances but New Jersey Devils took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Luke Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Jake Allen stopped 33 of 35, worth 2.49 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 on Jan 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 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 — Luke Hughes led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 5.06 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.87, 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?
New Jersey Devils put 33 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 35. High-danger chances went 5 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Allen stopped 33 of 35 (2.49 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 30 of 33 (-0.96 goals saved above expected).