Dallas Stars at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan 23, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 0, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 0 |
| 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 | Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 27:45 | 0.17 | 0.95 |
| 2nd | Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7:27 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| 3rd | Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27:21 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:48 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Damon Severson, Isac Lundeström | 5v5 | 0–1 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.06 | 1.27 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 7 | 35 |
| Blocks | 10 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:50 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:41 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:43 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:37 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:15 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:10 | 0.38 | 0.00 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:47 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:57 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:46 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:21 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.31 | -0.05 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 27:45 | 0.17 | 0.95 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:27 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:21 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:07 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:12 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:29 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:41 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:43 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:37 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:11 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:35 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:55 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:02 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 0.64 | L |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 28 | 28 | 100.0% | 0.74 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Dallas Stars 1–0 on Jan 23, 2026, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.27 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.06 — Dallas Stars 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.
Zach Werenski led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.95 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 28 of 28, worth 0.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Dallas Stars 1–0 on Jan 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 1, Dallas Stars 0.
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 0.95, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.27 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.06, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 28 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 22. High-danger chances went 13 to 6.
How did the goaltenders play?
Casey DeSmith stopped 21 of 22 (0.64 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 28 of 28 (0.74 goals saved above expected).