First Period

The Calgary Flames entered the game with a record of 19-23-4, while the Columbus Blue Jackets stood at 20-19-7. The first period saw the home team, CBJ, taking an early lead by scoring two goals. Despite a strong defensive effort from Flames' goaltender Dustin Wolf, who made several key saves throughout the game, the Jackets capitalized on their opportunities.

Jan 13, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves (73) makes a pad save against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Second Period

In the second period, Calgary found their rhythm and responded with two powerplay goals. Rasmus Andersson was instrumental in this comeback attempt as he netted one of these crucial goals for his team. Yegor Sharangovich also contributed significantly with two assists during this period. The Flaming C's powerplay unit showed efficiency by converting all three of their opportunities into goals.

Third Period

As the third period unfolded, both teams were tied in points from earlier periods. However, it was Columbus who managed to pull ahead by scoring three more times before time expired. Boone Jenner and Zach Werenski were pivotal for CBJ during this stretch; Jenner added another goal to his tally while Werenski continued his stellar performance on defense.

Jan 13, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Calgary Flames center Morgan Frost (16) carries the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets center Brendan Gaunce (16) trails the play during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Despite outshooting their opponents 32 to 43 overall and maintaining pressure until late stages of playtime - including an impressive faceoff win percentage at even strength - Calgary couldn't overcome CBJ's offensive surge led primarily through even-strength plays where they scored four out five total goals against them today.

The final score ended up being 5-3 favoring Columbus over visiting side from Alberta province which now stands at current standings: Wins-Losses-Overtime Losses = (19)-(24)-(4). This result highlights some areas needing improvement such as reducing giveaways or increasing shot accuracy given only nine percent conversion rate achieved here tonight despite numerous attempts made towards opposing netminder’s crease area throughout entire match duration itself!

Jan 13, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (7) wrists a shot on goal against as Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) trails the play during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Looking forward next matchup scheduled January fifteenth United Center located Chicago Illinois USA where they'll face off against Blackhawks broadcasted live via ESPN+ CHSN networks starting promptly half past eight evening Eastern Standard Time zone respectively so mark calendars accordingly if interested catching action firsthand yourself either online television sets nearby vicinity too perhaps?

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