Tampa Bay Lightning at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan 25, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 8.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 5 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 8 |
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 | Mason Marchment | L | 3 | 1 | 3 | 17:23 | 1.09 | 2.74 |
| 2nd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 3 | 3 | 22:43 | 0.32 | 2.52 |
| 3rd | Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.28 | 2.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:47 | CBJ | Cole Sillinger | Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:48 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 08:37 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Erik Gudbranson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 10:01 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Nikita Kucherov, Jake Guentzel | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 1st 18:33 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Kirill Marchenko, Mason Marchment | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 1st 19:47 | CBJ | Dmitri Voronkov | — | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 03:29 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 2nd 04:58 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 2nd 09:05 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Zach Werenski, Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 4–5 |
| 2nd 18:57 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Adam Fantilli, Zach Werenski | 5v4 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 14:55 | CBJ | Sean Monahan | — | 5v6 | 4–7 |
| 3rd 18:54 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Nikita Kucherov, Anthony Cirelli | 5v6 | 5–7 |
| 3rd 19:35 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Adam Fantilli, Kirill Marchenko | 5v6 | 5–8 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 8 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.98 | 3.44 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 61.0% | 39.0% |
| Hits | 22 | 27 |
| Blocks | 9 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 22:43 | 0.32 | 2.52 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 19:03 | 0.31 | 2.09 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.14 | 2.08 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.04 | 1.43 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 27:36 | 1.05 | 0.75 |
| Simon Lundmark | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Jakob Pelletier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:53 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:53 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:59 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:56 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:23 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:58 | 0.24 | -0.05 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:49 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Marchment | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 17:23 | 1.09 | 2.74 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.28 | 2.23 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.25 | 2.08 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:35 | 0.14 | 1.33 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 26:35 | 0.28 | 1.28 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:08 | 0.25 | 1.00 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:43 | 0.16 | 0.90 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:26 | 0.26 | 0.85 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:23 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:58 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:06 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:46 | 0.47 | 0.10 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:34 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:16 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:38 | 0.03 | -0.35 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 23 | 29 | 79.3% | -3.67 | L |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 25 | 30 | 83.3% | -2.70 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 8–5 on Jan 25, 2026.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.44 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 1.98 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mason Marchment led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.74 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 25 of 30, worth -2.7 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 8–5 on Jan 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 8, Tampa Bay Lightning 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mason Marchment led all skaters at 2.74, on 3G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.44 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 1.98, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 30 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 31. High-danger chances went 10 to 5.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jonas Johansson stopped 23 of 29 (-3.67 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 25 of 30 (-2.7 goals saved above expected).