Columbus Blue Jackets at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New Jersey Devils on Feb 03, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 3, New Jersey Devils 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 0 |
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 | Mathieu Olivier | R | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.67 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Dante Fabbro | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14:17 | 0.04 | 1.47 |
| 3rd | Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.37 | 1.21 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 05:24 | CBJ | Dante Fabbro | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 12:05 | CBJ | Mathieu Olivier | Cole Sillinger, Boone Jenner | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 16:00 | CBJ | Mathieu Olivier | Charlie Coyle, Zach Werenski | 6v5 | 3–0 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.67 | 2.38 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Hits | 19 | 18 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.67 | 2.03 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:17 | 0.04 | 1.47 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.37 | 1.21 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.03 | 1.16 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:30 | 0.22 | 1.01 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:11 | 0.26 | 0.72 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:10 | 0.23 | 0.55 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.05 | 0.52 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:54 | 0.08 | 0.48 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.10 | 0.40 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:54 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:21 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.22 | 0.18 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.02 | -0.08 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:52 | 0.17 | 0.13 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:13 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:59 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:04 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.01 | -0.09 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:10 | 0.26 | -0.16 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:06 | 0.61 | -0.17 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:06 | 0.15 | -0.20 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:27 | 0.05 | -0.27 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.06 | -0.34 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.01 | -0.43 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:21 | 0.85 | -0.55 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24 | 24 | 100.0% | 1.92 | W |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.15 | L |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the New Jersey Devils 3–0 on Feb 03, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 2.38 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 2.67 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mathieu Olivier led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 2 goals, 1 shots on goal.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 24 of 24, worth 1.92 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 3–0 on Feb 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 3, New Jersey Devils 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mathieu Olivier led all skaters at 2.03, on 2G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 2.38 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.67, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 25 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 24. High-danger chances went 8 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 24 of 24 (1.92 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 23 of 25 (0.15 goals saved above expected).