Ottawa Senators at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan 20, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 4 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets 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 | Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22:10 | 0.10 | 1.38 |
| 2nd | Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.10 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.32 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:34 | OTT | Tyler Kleven | Claude Giroux, Michael Amadio | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:46 | CBJ | Sean Monahan | Boone Jenner, Kent Johnson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 10:15 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Thomas Chabot, Nick Jensen | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 06:49 | OTT | Ridly Greig | Dylan Cozens, Thomas Chabot | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 16:54 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Tim Stützle, Ridly Greig | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.25 | 2.54 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 59.6% | 40.4% |
| Hits | 15 | 27 |
| Blocks | 14 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:10 | 0.10 | 1.38 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.10 | 1.34 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.32 | 1.29 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.80 | 0.85 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:19 | 0.24 | 0.79 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:30 | 0.09 | 0.75 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:24 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:16 | 0.30 | 0.10 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:57 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:23 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:18 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.22 | 0.55 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.06 | 0.54 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:42 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:48 | 0.45 | 0.15 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:30 | 0.24 | 0.10 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:48 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:00 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:29 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:49 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:52 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:12 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:30 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | Ottawa Senators | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 1.93 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 12 | 13 | 92.3% | -0.11 | |
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 5 | 7 | 71.4% | -1.02 | L |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–1 on Jan 20, 2026.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.54 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.25 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Thomas Chabot led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.38 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
James Reimer stopped 21 of 22, worth 1.93 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–1 on Jan 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Thomas Chabot led all skaters at 1.38, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.54 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.25, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 21 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 22. High-danger chances went 7 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
James Reimer stopped 21 of 22 (1.93 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 12 of 13 (-0.11 goals saved above expected).