Columbus Blue Jackets at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Utah Mammoth on Jan 12, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Utah Mammoth 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 3 |
| Utah Mammoth 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 | Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.25 | 1.58 |
| 2nd | Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:07 | 0.13 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14:03 | 0.53 | 1.24 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:47 | CBJ | Mikael Pyyhtia | Danton Heinen, Ivan Provorov | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:20 | UTA | Jack McBain | Clayton Keller, Nick DeSimone | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:02 | UTA | Mikhail Sergachev | Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 18:31 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Adam Fantilli, Kirill Marchenko | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 01:01 | CBJ | Dmitri Voronkov | Zach Werenski, Kirill Marchenko | 3v4 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.19 | 2.11 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 47.9% | 52.1% |
| Hits | 18 | 15 |
| Blocks | 23 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:07 | 0.13 | 1.54 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:03 | 0.53 | 1.24 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:13 | 0.24 | 1.19 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28:19 | 0.17 | 1.15 |
| Mikael Pyyhtia | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:54 | 0.07 | 1.08 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18:11 | 0.24 | 1.04 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:56 | 0.23 | 0.93 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:29 | 0.55 | 0.90 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:21 | 0.01 | 0.67 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:32 | 0.16 | 0.55 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.22 | 0.54 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.19 | 0.31 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:06 | 0.75 | 0.30 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.02 | 0.22 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.01 | 0.22 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:24 | 0.18 | 0.09 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:58 | 0.11 | -0.17 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.25 | 1.58 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:49 | 0.13 | 0.55 |
| Jack McBain | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.24 | 0.43 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:20 | 0.06 | 0.42 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.08 | 0.02 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:44 | 0.20 | -0.00 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:50 | 0.12 | -0.03 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:59 | 0.08 | -0.07 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:04 | 0.21 | -0.11 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:52 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:49 | 0.19 | -0.18 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.06 | -0.18 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:04 | 0.03 | -0.24 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.02 | -0.37 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:48 | 0.03 | -0.50 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.01 | W |
| Vitek Vanecek | Utah Mammoth | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 0.81 | O |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Utah Mammoth 3–2 on Jan 12, 2026, a one-goal game.
Utah Mammoth generated 2.11 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 4.19 — Columbus Blue Jackets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Clayton Keller led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.58 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Vitek Vanecek stopped 33 of 36, worth 0.81 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Utah Mammoth 3–2 on Jan 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Utah Mammoth 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Clayton Keller led all skaters at 1.58, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 2.11 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 4.19, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 36 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 27. High-danger chances went 17 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jet Greaves stopped 25 of 27 (0.01 goals saved above expected); Vitek Vanecek stopped 33 of 36 (0.81 goals saved above expected).