Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks Recap

NHL Recap: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks – 12/20/25

The Anaheim Ducks took on the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Honda Center on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The Ducks won the game 4–3. This game was part of the 2025-26 NHL season.

Mikael Granlund played a key role for the Ducks with one goal and one assist. Pavel Mintyukov also scored a goal for Anaheim. For the Blue Jackets, Zach Werenski stood out with one goal and one assist.

1P 2P 3P OT Final
CBJ 0 0 0 0 3
ANA 0 0 0 0 4

The game started with both teams not scoring in the first three periods. The goalkeepers and defenses played strong. Neither side could find the back of the net, keeping the game level at zero for three periods. In overtime, the action picked up. The Anaheim Ducks managed to score four goals, while the Columbus Blue Jackets scored three. This gave the Ducks a narrow win, with both teams showing good offensive effort in the end.

Zach Werenski stood out for the Columbus Blue Jackets. He scored one goal and assisted on another. Werenski also had four shots on goal, helping his team with a total of 7 fantasy points.

Pavel Mintyukov was a key player for the Anaheim Ducks. He scored one goal and added a shot on goal. Mintyukov earned 8.5 fantasy points, contributing significantly to the Ducks’ win.

Mikael Granlund also had a strong game for the Ducks. He scored one goal and provided an assist. Granlund took four shots on goal, matching Mintyukov with 8.5 fantasy points. These performances were crucial in securing the Ducks’ victory over the Blue Jackets.

What’s Next

The Anaheim Ducks’ victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets improves their record to 20-13-2. This win helps the Ducks maintain their position at 5th in the Western Conference standings. Their strong performance at home keeps them in the playoff race as they look ahead to their next game against the Seattle Kraken.

For the Columbus Blue Jackets, the loss puts their record at 14-14-6. They remain 16th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Blue Jackets will aim to bounce back in their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Kings as they try to climb up the standings.

Columbus Blue Jackets Next game is on Monday, December 22, against the Los Angeles Kings. They will play at the Crypto.com Arena.
Anaheim Ducks Next game is on Monday, December 22, at home against the Seattle Kraken. The game will be at the Honda Center.

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