Chicago Blackhawks at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Feb 04, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 0, Columbus Blue Jackets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 0 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 4 |
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 | 2 | 21:45 | 0.15 | 2.10 |
| 2nd | Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.20 | 1.84 |
| 3rd | Danton Heinen | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14:19 | 0.70 | 1.50 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:46 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Cole Sillinger, Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:50 | CBJ | Ivan Provorov | Adam Fantilli, Mason Marchment | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 05:17 | CBJ | Danton Heinen | Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 15:33 | CBJ | Sean Monahan | — | 5v6 | 0–4 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.52 | 3.00 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 38.5% | 61.5% |
| Hits | 14 | 12 |
| Blocks | 12 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 7 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.17 | -0.07 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:05 | 0.21 | -0.13 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:31 | 0.01 | -0.18 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:42 | 0.12 | -0.20 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:07 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.09 | -0.23 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:07 | 0.43 | -0.25 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:56 | 0.04 | -0.33 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.28 | -0.47 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.06 | -0.58 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.15 | -0.59 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:44 | 0.19 | -0.71 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:32 | 0.05 | -0.79 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:11 | 0.37 | -0.81 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:45 | 0.15 | 2.10 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.20 | 1.84 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:19 | 0.70 | 1.50 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.06 | 1.37 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.14 | 1.34 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.09 | 1.15 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.07 | 1.11 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.01 | 0.89 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:59 | 0.97 | 0.84 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:28 | 0.04 | 0.71 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:19 | 0.02 | 0.33 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:21 | 0.20 | 0.30 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:34 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:17 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:34 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:17 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -0.65 | L |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 21 | 21 | 100.0% | 2.36 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–0 on Feb 04, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.0 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.52 — 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.
Zach Werenski led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.1 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 21 of 21, worth 2.36 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–0 on Feb 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Chicago Blackhawks 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 2.1, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.0 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.52, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 20 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 20. High-danger chances went 11 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Knight stopped 16 of 19 (-0.65 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 21 of 21 (2.36 goals saved above expected).