Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings on Apr 07, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Detroit Red Wings 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 4 |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Justin Faulk | D | 2 | 0 | 6 | 23:40 | 0.34 | 2.45 |
| 2nd | Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:20 | 0.45 | 1.98 |
| 3rd | Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:24 | 0.05 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:06 | CBJ | Danton Heinen | Mason Marchment | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:27 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Patrick Kane, Moritz Seider | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 06:27 | DET | Justin Faulk | Dylan Larkin, Ben Chiarot | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 10:59 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Denton Mateychuk, Jet Greaves | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 15:14 | DET | Justin Faulk | Alex DeBrincat, Andrew Copp | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:43 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Zach Werenski, Kirill Marchenko | 5v6 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | DET | Patrick Kane | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.39 | 4.79 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 51.2% | 48.8% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Hits | 20 | 26 |
| Blocks | 21 | 25 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danton Heinen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:19 | 0.38 | 1.41 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:08 | 0.06 | 1.27 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 33:26 | 0.19 | 1.23 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:58 | 1.03 | 1.19 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:49 | 0.34 | 0.88 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.19 | 0.80 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:37 | 0.55 | 0.80 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:54 | 0.02 | 0.73 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:49 | 0.40 | 0.61 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:47 | 0.01 | 0.53 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:36 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25:08 | 0.17 | 0.23 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:18 | 0.16 | 0.02 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:51 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.01 | -0.09 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:24 | 0.09 | -0.28 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:34 | 0.24 | -0.35 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.01 | -0.53 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Faulk | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 23:40 | 0.34 | 2.45 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23:20 | 0.45 | 1.98 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:24 | 0.05 | 1.49 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:54 | 0.38 | 0.84 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.27 | 0.66 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:48 | 0.03 | 0.63 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.47 | 0.61 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:33 | 0.24 | 0.34 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:34 | 0.03 | -0.03 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:57 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:06 | 0.01 | -0.16 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29:33 | 0.01 | -0.24 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:40 | 0.23 | -0.30 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:34 | 0.07 | -0.34 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:38 | 0.17 | -0.41 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26:49 | 0.21 | -0.61 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 34 | 37 | 91.9% | 0.71 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 32 | 35 | 91.4% | 1.54 | O |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 on Apr 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.79 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 5.39 — Columbus Blue Jackets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Justin Faulk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.45 on 2 goals, 6 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 32 of 35, worth 1.54 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 on Apr 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Detroit Red Wings 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Justin Faulk led all skaters at 2.45, on 2G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.79 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 5.39, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 35 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 37. High-danger chances went 22 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jet Greaves stopped 34 of 37 (0.71 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 32 of 35 (1.54 goals saved above expected).