Calgary Flames at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan 13, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 3 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 5 |
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 | Charlie Coyle | C | 2 | 1 | 7 | 18:12 | 1.93 | 2.14 |
| 2nd | Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 2 | 5 | 27:45 | 0.20 | 1.88 |
| 3rd | Mikael Backlund | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:31 | 0.49 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:57 | CBJ | Dante Fabbro | Zach Werenski, Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:24 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Jake Christiansen, Dmitri Voronkov | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 12:00 | CGY | Morgan Frost | Mikael Backlund, Yegor Sharangovich | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 19:18 | CGY | Rasmus Andersson | Yegor Sharangovich, Connor Zary | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 04:46 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Adam Fantilli, Kirill Marchenko | 5v3 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 10:05 | CGY | Mikael Backlund | Morgan Frost, Connor Zary | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 18:26 | CBJ | Boone Jenner | — | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:57 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Boone Jenner, Zach Werenski | 5v6 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.41 | 5.37 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Power play | 3/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| Hits | 12 | 21 |
| Blocks | 9 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:31 | 0.49 | 1.39 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:18 | 0.66 | 1.24 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 17:43 | 1.47 | 1.23 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:47 | 0.97 | 0.58 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.38 | 0.15 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:35 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.57 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:35 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| William Stromgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:21 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:24 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:52 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:13 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Justin Kirkland | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:57 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Coyle | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 18:12 | 1.93 | 2.14 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 27:45 | 0.20 | 1.88 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.67 | 1.01 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:17 | 0.29 | 0.84 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:27 | 0.36 | 0.69 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:00 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:02 | 0.12 | 0.60 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.25 | 0.35 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:04 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:55 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 25:23 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Mikael Pyyhtia | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:23 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:13 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Dysin Mayo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:03 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:03 | 0.14 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 38 | 42 | 90.5% | 1.53 | L |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 1.09 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Calgary Flames 5–3 on Jan 13, 2026.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 5.37 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 5.41 — Calgary Flames owned the better of the chances but Columbus Blue Jackets 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.
Charlie Coyle led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.14 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Dustin Wolf stopped 38 of 42, worth 1.53 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Calgary Flames 5–3 on Jan 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 5, Calgary Flames 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charlie Coyle led all skaters at 2.14, on 2G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 5.37 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 5.41, so Calgary Flames created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 32 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 43. High-danger chances went 18 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dustin Wolf stopped 38 of 42 (1.53 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 29 of 32 (1.09 goals saved above expected).