Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Apr 12, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 2 |
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 | Sean Kuraly | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:54 | 0.27 | 3.25 |
| 2nd | Mark Kastelic | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:12 | 0.12 | 2.14 |
| 3rd | Henri Jokiharju | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.04 | 1.50 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:59 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Dante Fabbro, Boone Jenner | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:31 | BOS | Sean Kuraly | Mark Kastelic, Henri Jokiharju | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 19:41 | BOS | Henri Jokiharju | Sean Kuraly | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 01:27 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Danton Heinen | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 10:22 | BOS | Mark Kastelic | Sean Kuraly, Jordan Harris | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.12 | 4.09 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 40.4% | 59.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Hits | 12 | 20 |
| Blocks | 11 | 4 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kuraly | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14:54 | 0.27 | 3.25 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:12 | 0.12 | 2.14 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.04 | 1.50 |
| Jordan Harris | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:45 | 0.02 | 0.90 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:13 | 0.19 | 0.55 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:27 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:35 | 0.45 | 0.18 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| James Hagens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:08 | — | 0.09 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:19 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.05 | -0.02 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.01 | -0.47 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:19 | 0.05 | -0.48 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.20 | -0.79 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:44 | 0.18 | -0.84 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:49 | 0.12 | -1.05 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.08 | 1.35 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:36 | 0.39 | 0.91 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.02 | 0.85 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:36 | 0.86 | 0.84 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:58 | 0.79 | 0.82 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 30:27 | 0.15 | 0.78 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.17 | 0.64 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:56 | 0.05 | 0.62 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:10 | 0.43 | 0.61 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.17 | 0.04 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:20 | 0.10 | -0.07 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:28 | 0.46 | -0.11 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:34 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:20 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.04 | -0.50 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.02 | -0.97 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 33 | 35 | 94.3% | 1.48 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -0.83 | L |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 on Apr 12, 2026, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 4.09 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.12 — 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.
Sean Kuraly led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.25 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 33 of 35, worth 1.48 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 3–2 on Apr 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sean Kuraly led all skaters at 3.25, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 4.09 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.12, 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?
Boston Bruins put 22 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 35. High-danger chances went 9 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 33 of 35 (1.48 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 19 of 22 (-0.83 goals saved above expected).