Columbus Blue Jackets at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the St. Louis Blues on Jan 31, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 5, St. Louis Blues 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 5 |
| St. Louis Blues score | 3 |
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 | Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.09 | 1.58 |
| 2nd | Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11:00 | 1.03 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Jonatan Berggren | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:46 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:11 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Brayden Schenn, Dalibor Dvorsky | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:48 | CBJ | Isac Lundeström | Boone Jenner, Miles Wood | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 12:54 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Kent Johnson, Sean Monahan | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 03:15 | STL | Jonatan Berggren | Pius Suter, Brayden Schenn | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 08:30 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | Ivan Provorov, Dmitri Voronkov | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 13:35 | STL | Tyler Tucker | Jonatan Berggren, Jimmy Snuggerud | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 16:01 | CBJ | Damon Severson | Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:30 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli | 6v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.83 | 2.89 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 47.3% | 52.7% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Hits | 20 | 21 |
| Blocks | 11 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11:00 | 1.03 | 1.39 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:44 | 0.09 | 0.89 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:31 | 0.09 | 0.80 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.04 | 0.80 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:18 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:31 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.17 | 0.69 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:48 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Damon Severson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:01 | 0.21 | 0.65 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.46 | 0.65 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:49 | 0.08 | 0.64 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:58 | 0.16 | 0.54 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.50 | 0.54 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.24 | 0.25 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:46 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.08 | -0.15 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.09 | 1.58 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:46 | 1.25 | 1.34 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.31 | 1.34 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.01 | 0.85 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.20 | 0.54 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:05 | 0.14 | 0.54 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:33 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:33 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:26 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:30 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Robby Fabbri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:58 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:24 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:20 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:16 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:06 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17:42 | 0.27 | -0.10 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:36 | 0.36 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | -0.20 | W |
| Jordan Binnington | St. Louis Blues | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -1.98 | L |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the St. Louis Blues 5–3 on Jan 31, 2026.
St. Louis Blues generated 2.89 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 2.83 — St. Louis Blues 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; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Brayden Schenn led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.58 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 5–3 on Jan 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 5, St. Louis Blues 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brayden Schenn led all skaters at 1.58, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 2.89 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.83, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 23 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 33. High-danger chances went 6 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jet Greaves stopped 30 of 33 (-0.2 goals saved above expected); Jordan Binnington stopped 18 of 22 (-1.98 goals saved above expected).