Columbus Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights
On the ice
CBJ shoots leftVGK shoots right 
Shots on goal
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBJ | 8 | 6 | 11 | 25 |
| VGK | 7 | 8 | 11 | 26 |
In net
Jet Greaves21/26 SV, .808
Carter Hart0/1 SV, .000| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBJ | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| VGK | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Who won: Golden Knights 5-3
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights win the series 2-0. The Golden Knights outscored the Blue Jackets 3-0 in the 2nd period. Reilly Smith led the Golden Knights in goals (2). Boone Jenner led the Blue Jackets in goals (1).
Team stats
CBJVGK 12Blocked Shots20
28Hits19
4Takeaways8
25Shots26
0Power Play Goals1
1Power Play Opportunities2
0.0Power Play Percentage50.0
0Short Handed Goals0
0Shootout Goals0
36Faceoffs Won21
63.2Faceoff Win Percent36.8
18Giveaways15
2Total Penalties1
4Penalty Minutes2
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