Winnipeg Jets at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 2 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 1 |
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 | Kyle Connor | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 21:27 | 0.21 | 2.05 |
| 2nd | Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 22:39 | 0.21 | 1.71 |
| 3rd | Ivan Provorov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22:29 | 0.18 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:17 | CBJ | Ivan Provorov | Mason Marchment, Kirill Marchenko | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 18:14 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele, Neal Pionk | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 10:58 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 16 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.16 | 2.43 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 54.1% | 45.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 27.3% | 72.7% |
| Hits | 28 | 16 |
| Blocks | 12 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21:27 | 0.21 | 2.05 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:39 | 0.21 | 1.71 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:56 | 0.07 | 0.78 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.42 | 0.65 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:08 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:08 | 0.06 | 0.24 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:24 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Parker Ford | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:53 | 0.16 | 0.14 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:30 | 0.24 | 0.09 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.13 | -0.01 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.01 | -0.06 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.03 | -0.06 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:55 | 0.09 | -0.06 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.30 | -0.09 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:30 | 0.10 | -0.14 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:49 | 0.09 | -0.16 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:23 | 0.13 | -0.70 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Provorov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:29 | 0.18 | 1.29 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.02 | 1.01 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.20 | 0.81 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:14 | 0.03 | 0.62 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.35 | 0.58 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:19 | 0.98 | 0.55 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:05 | 0.14 | 0.42 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:08 | 0.46 | 0.18 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.01 | -0.07 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:26 | 0.03 | -0.08 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:50 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.02 | -0.16 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:44 | 0.26 | -0.20 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.07 | -0.21 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:27 | 0.08 | -0.28 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:42 | 0.10 | -0.50 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 15 | 16 | 93.8% | 1.93 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24 | 26 | 92.0% | 0.27 | L |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2–1 on Apr 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.43 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 2.16 — Columbus Blue Jackets owned the better of the chances but Winnipeg Jets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Kyle Connor led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.05 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 15 of 16, worth 1.93 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2–1 on Apr 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kyle Connor led all skaters at 2.05, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.43 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 2.16, 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?
Winnipeg Jets put 25 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 16. High-danger chances went 15 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 15 of 16 (1.93 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 24 of 26 (0.27 goals saved above expected).