Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan 30, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 4 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
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 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 19:37 | 1.38 | 2.99 |
| 2nd | Mathieu Olivier | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.14 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:54 | 0.30 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:13 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Zach Werenski, Kirill Marchenko | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:57 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Alex Vlasic, Tyler Bertuzzi | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:23 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:47 | CBJ | Mathieu Olivier | Charlie Coyle, Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 10:49 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Connor Bedard, Tyler Bertuzzi | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:57 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Cole Sillinger, Mathieu Olivier | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.19 | 1.94 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 52.2% | 47.8% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Hits | 16 | 13 |
| Blocks | 13 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Coyle | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 19:37 | 1.38 | 2.99 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.14 | 1.59 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27:38 | 0.12 | 1.23 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.20 | 0.74 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:15 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:47 | 0.37 | 0.10 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:33 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:42 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:53 | 0.30 | 0.10 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:38 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:00 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:03 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:44 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:56 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:47 | 0.13 | -0.15 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22:54 | 0.30 | 1.44 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:20 | 0.51 | 1.23 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:16 | 0.28 | 0.65 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:55 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.16 | 0.35 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:16 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:44 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:48 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:06 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:43 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:47 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:57 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.39 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.55 | L |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–2 on Jan 30, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.94 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 3.19 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Charlie Coyle led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.99 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–2 on Jan 30, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
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 2.99, on 3G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.94 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.19, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 26 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 24. High-danger chances went 12 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 22 of 24 (0.39 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 22 of 25 (-0.55 goals saved above expected).