Vancouver Canucks at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan 16, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 1, Columbus Blue Jackets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets 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 | Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 5 | 25:32 | 0.34 | 1.78 |
| 2nd | Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.16 | 1.71 |
| 3rd | Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21:10 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:25 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:49 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | — | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 10:14 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Kent Johnson | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 14:09 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Elias Pettersson, Zeev Buium | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 10:13 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | Boone Jenner, Damon Severson | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.94 | 3.79 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 42.8% | 57.2% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 2/2 |
| Faceoff % | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| Hits | 11 | 19 |
| Blocks | 18 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.19 | 0.59 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:45 | 0.38 | 0.49 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:19 | 0.04 | -0.08 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:46 | 0.04 | -0.13 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:37 | 0.32 | -0.18 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.24 | -0.28 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:48 | 0.18 | -0.34 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.13 | -0.38 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:31 | 0.14 | -0.38 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:59 | 0.01 | -0.50 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:36 | 0.07 | -0.60 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:56 | 0.31 | -0.61 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:06 | 0.09 | -0.64 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.19 | -0.74 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.02 | -0.81 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 25:32 | 0.34 | 1.78 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.16 | 1.71 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:10 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:03 | 0.13 | 1.58 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 18:10 | 1.13 | 1.57 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:56 | 0.25 | 1.21 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:08 | 0.11 | 1.19 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:26 | 0.88 | 0.97 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:05 | 0.40 | 0.95 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.17 | 0.89 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:28 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:46 | 0.05 | 0.63 |
| Mikael Pyyhtia | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:55 | 0.11 | 0.47 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.07 | 0.35 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.17 | 0.23 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.08 | 0.21 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:49 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 32 | 36 | 88.9% | 0.05 | L |
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 1.54 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4–1 on Jan 16, 2026.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.79 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.94 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Zach Werenski led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.78 on 1 goal, 5 shots on goal.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 30 of 31, worth 1.54 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–1 on Jan 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Vancouver Canucks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Zach Werenski led all skaters at 1.78, on 1G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.79 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.94, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 31 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 36. High-danger chances went 11 to 25.
How did the goaltenders play?
Kevin Lankinen stopped 32 of 36 (0.05 goals saved above expected); Elvis Merzlikins stopped 30 of 31 (1.54 goals saved above expected).