Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct 20, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 6 |
| 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 | Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 3 | 0 | 22:46 | 0.03 | 2.27 |
| 2nd | Jack Roslovic | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.15 | 2.13 |
| 3rd | Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:38 | 0.41 | 1.75 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:38 | CBJ | Jake Christiansen | Dmitri Voronkov, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 08:16 | TOR | Kirill Marchenko | Auston Matthews, William Nylander | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:26 | TOR | William Nylander | Morgan Rielly, Colton Sissons | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 03:12 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Jack Roslovic, Easton Cowan | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 06:48 | TOR | Easton Cowan | Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 5v4 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 12:03 | TOR | Jack Roslovic | Morgan Rielly, Easton Cowan | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 04:13 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Cole Sillinger, Emil Andrae | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 16:58 | TOR | Marshall Rifai | Morgan Rielly, Jack Roslovic | 5v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.86 | 3.03 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 39.8% | 60.2% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/6 |
| Faceoff % | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Hits | 14 | 31 |
| Blocks | 15 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 22:46 | 0.03 | 2.27 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.15 | 2.13 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13:38 | 0.41 | 1.75 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:06 | 0.30 | 1.56 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.14 | 1.28 |
| Marshall Rifai | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.05 | 1.20 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.32 | 0.88 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:17 | 0.47 | 0.82 |
| Zack MacEwen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:16 | 0.00 | 0.76 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:03 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:29 | 0.04 | 0.58 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:15 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:23 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
| Gavin McKenna | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:58 | 0.28 | 0.16 |
| Vinni Lettieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:47 | 0.21 | -0.04 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:50 | 0.34 | -0.07 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:25 | 0.04 | -0.37 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:29 | 0.28 | 1.08 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.08 | 0.91 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:02 | 0.20 | 0.77 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.27 | 0.65 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:02 | 0.18 | 0.38 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 27:11 | 0.53 | 0.31 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:25 | 0.20 | 0.16 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:22 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21:21 | 0.48 | -0.06 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.01 | -0.09 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.09 | -0.19 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:10 | 0.13 | -0.26 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:36 | 0.22 | -0.28 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.07 | -0.29 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:50 | 0.27 | -0.64 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 35 | 37 | 94.6% | 0.97 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 14 | 19 | 73.7% | -2.40 | L |
| Cam Talbot | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | -0.74 |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 6–2 on Oct 20, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.03 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.86 — Columbus Blue Jackets owned the better of the chances but Toronto Maple Leafs 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.
Morgan Rielly led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.27 on 3 assists.
Anthony Stolarz stopped 35 of 37, worth 0.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6–2 on Oct 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Morgan Rielly led all skaters at 2.27, on 0G, 3A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.03 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.86, 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?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 22 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 37. High-danger chances went 17 to 20.