Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Boston Bruins on Feb 26, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 2, Boston Bruins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 2 |
| Boston Bruins 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 | Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:09 | 0.56 | 1.78 |
| 2nd | Viktor Arvidsson | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14:29 | 0.36 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.00 | 1.60 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:32 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Mason Marchment, Adam Fantilli | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:51 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Jonathan Aspirot | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 06:54 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 11:15 | BOS | Sean Kuraly | Tanner Jeannot | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 13:45 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Mason Marchment, Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:27 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Charlie McAvoy, Casey Mittelstadt | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 40 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.30 | 3.19 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 41.2% | 58.8% |
| Hits | 24 | 20 |
| Blocks | 11 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 8 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:09 | 0.56 | 1.78 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 28:34 | 0.43 | 1.50 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.07 | 1.45 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:31 | 0.03 | 1.15 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.30 | 0.73 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.18 | 0.45 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13:42 | 0.53 | 0.43 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:33 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.53 | 0.30 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.13 | 0.26 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:12 | 0.34 | 0.23 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:06 | 0.31 | 0.14 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.24 | 0.09 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.26 | -0.13 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:20 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.04 | -0.41 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:07 | 0.14 | -0.42 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:29 | 0.36 | 1.64 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.00 | 1.60 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.25 | 0.75 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:25 | 0.13 | 0.72 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:42 | 0.27 | 0.69 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.00 | 0.66 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:20 | 0.77 | 0.62 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.10 | 0.53 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:35 | 0.38 | 0.29 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:18 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:50 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:55 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.14 | -0.00 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:03 | 0.31 | -0.14 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:16 | 0.01 | -0.47 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.03 | -0.90 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -0.75 | L |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 36 | 38 | 94.7% | 1.87 | W |
| Michael DiPietro | Boston Bruins | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.14 |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–2 on Feb 26, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 3.19 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 4.3 — Columbus Blue Jackets owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Adam Fantilli led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.78 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 36 of 38, worth 1.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–2 on Feb 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Adam Fantilli led all skaters at 1.78, on 1G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.19 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 4.3, so Columbus Blue Jackets 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 40 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 23. High-danger chances went 22 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 19 of 22 (-0.75 goals saved above expected); Joonas Korpisalo stopped 36 of 38 (1.87 goals saved above expected).