Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Mar 29, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets 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 | Pavel Zacha | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 18:07 | 1.51 | 2.74 |
| 2nd | Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:09 | 0.15 | 2.32 |
| 3rd | Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15:14 | 0.31 | 2.06 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:17 | CBJ | Boone Jenner | Conor Garland | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:45 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Ivan Provorov, Kirill Marchenko | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 19:32 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Kirill Marchenko, Mason Marchment | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 06:29 | BOS | Charlie McAvoy | Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 08:43 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Charlie McAvoy, Viktor Arvidsson | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:49 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Viktor Arvidsson | 4v6 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | BOS | Fraser Minten | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 38 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 6.21 | 3.63 |
| High-danger shots | 29 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 62.9% | 37.1% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Hits | 21 | 23 |
| Blocks | 14 | 24 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Zacha | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 18:07 | 1.51 | 2.74 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 26:09 | 0.15 | 2.32 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15:14 | 0.31 | 2.06 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.17 | 1.04 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:00 | 0.56 | 0.93 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:49 | 0.02 | 0.83 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23:30 | 0.67 | 0.23 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:09 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:03 | 0.61 | -0.12 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.01 | -0.29 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:45 | 0.14 | -0.47 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.28 | -0.49 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:55 | 0.44 | -0.70 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.09 | -0.83 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.22 | 1.53 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:43 | 0.63 | 1.37 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.95 | 1.17 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:50 | 0.04 | 1.15 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.31 | 0.94 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:31 | 0.15 | 0.88 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:29 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.29 | 0.25 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:06 | 0.17 | 0.21 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:53 | 0.33 | 0.13 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30:11 | 0.09 | 0.02 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.18 | -0.01 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:36 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:34 | 0.04 | -0.69 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:43 | 0.11 | -0.75 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 22 | 25 | 87.5% | 0.91 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 36 | 39 | 92.1% | 2.66 | O |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 on Mar 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.63 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 6.21 — Boston Bruins edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Pavel Zacha led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.74 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 36 of 39, worth 2.66 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 on Mar 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Pavel Zacha led all skaters at 2.74, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.63 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 6.21, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 38 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 24. High-danger chances went 29 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 22 of 25 (0.91 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 36 of 39 (2.66 goals saved above expected).