Blue Jackets Sweep Blackhawks with Shutout Victory

Columbus goaltender Jet Greaves records second consecutive shutout before Olympic break

Feb. 5, 2026 at 2:47am

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The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Wednesday night, completing a season sweep of their opponent. Jet Greaves made 21 saves for his second straight shutout, while goals from Zach Werenski, Ivan Provorov, Danton Heinen, and Sean Monahan powered the Blue Jackets' offense. The win was Columbus' seventh straight and 11th in their last 12 games.

Why it matters

The Blue Jackets' dominant performance against the struggling Blackhawks demonstrates their strong form heading into the Olympic break. Columbus has emerged as a surprise contender in the NHL's Eastern Conference, while Chicago continues to search for answers during a difficult season.

The details

Defensemen Zach Werenski and Ivan Provorov scored in the first period to give the Blue Jackets a 2-0 lead. Danton Heinen extended the advantage to 3-0 early in the second period, and Sean Monahan added an empty-net goal late in the game. Jet Greaves recorded his fourth career shutout and second of the season, as the Blue Jackets did not allow a goal for the second straight game.

  • The game was the final contest for both teams before the Olympic break.
  • The Blue Jackets previously shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Monday night.

The players

Jet Greaves

The Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender made 21 saves to record his second consecutive shutout.

Zach Werenski

The Blue Jackets defenseman scored the opening goal of the game in the first period.

Ivan Provorov

The Columbus defenseman scored the second goal of the game in the first period.

Danton Heinen

The Blue Jackets forward scored the third goal of the game in the second period.

Sean Monahan

The Columbus forward scored an empty-net goal late in the third period to seal the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

The Blue Jackets' dominant performance against the Blackhawks showcases their strong form heading into the Olympic break, as they continue to emerge as a surprise contender in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the struggling Blackhawks will look to regroup during the break and find solutions to their ongoing issues.