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 | Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.20 | 1.38 |
| 2nd | Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21:45 | 0.15 | 0.85 |
| 3rd | Ivan Provorov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.07 | 0.80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:56 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:05 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:42 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:31 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:44 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:07 | 0.43 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:32 | 0.05 | -0.00 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.28 | -0.05 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:11 | 0.26 | -0.15 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.20 | 1.38 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:45 | 0.15 | 0.85 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.07 | 0.80 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.09 | 0.79 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:19 | 0.70 | 0.60 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:59 | 0.97 | 0.60 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:17 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:21 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:28 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:34 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:34 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:17 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:19 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -0.52 | L |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 21 | 21 | 100.0% | 2.66 | 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.
Charlie Coyle led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.38 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 21 of 21, worth 2.66 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 — Charlie Coyle led all skaters at 1.38, on 0G, 2A and 1 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 (-0.52 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 21 of 21 (2.66 goals saved above expected).