Dallas Stars at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov 05, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 1, Columbus Blue Jackets 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 1 |
| 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 | Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:15 | 0.49 | 1.15 |
| 2nd | Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 5 | 29:21 | 0.25 | 1.01 |
| 3rd | Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.20 | 0.93 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 06:27 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Wyatt Johnston | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 16:46 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Kent Johnson, Matthew Knies | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Valeri Nichushkin | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.52 | 2.55 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Hits | 22 | 24 |
| Blocks | 18 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 25 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 1 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:15 | 0.49 | 1.15 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.20 | 0.93 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 28:31 | 0.37 | 0.30 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.25 | 0.27 |
| Trey Taylor | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:59 | 0.03 | 0.26 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:22 | 0.36 | 0.14 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:09 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:06 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:07 | 0.18 | 0.01 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26:05 | 0.10 | -0.04 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:49 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:50 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:30 | 0.26 | -0.27 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.07 | -0.39 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.12 | -0.42 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 29:21 | 0.25 | 1.01 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:49 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:03 | 0.19 | 0.58 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:46 | 0.67 | 0.53 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.43 | 0.53 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:09 | 0.06 | 0.35 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.12 | 0.35 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:41 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:19 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:06 | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.07 | 0.11 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:51 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:28 | 0.36 | -0.03 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:43 | 0.07 | -0.09 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.12 | -0.13 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.04 | -0.14 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 29 | 30 | 96.7% | 1.55 | O |
| Cam Talbot | Columbus Blue Jackets | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 1.52 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Nov 05, 2026, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.55 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 2.52 — Columbus Blue Jackets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Wyatt Johnston led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.15 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Casey DeSmith stopped 29 of 30, worth 1.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Nov 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 2, Dallas Stars 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Wyatt Johnston led all skaters at 1.15, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.55 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 2.52, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 28 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 30. High-danger chances went 24 to 28.