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NHL Shots on Goal Leaders: Columbus Blue Jackets
2026-27All situationsThrough 11 team games
Adam Fantilli (CBJ) leads NHL skaters with 25 shots on goal for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2026-27, ahead of 
Zach Werenski (CBJ) (24).
Leaders: Shots on Goal, Columbus Blue Jackets, 2026-27
- 1stAdam FantilliCBJ · 8 GP25
- 2ndZach WerenskiCBJ · 8 GP24
3rdKent JohnsonCBJ · 8 GP20
4thDenton MateychukCBJ · 8 GP18
5thMatthew KniesCBJ · 8 GP15
The full ranked table, with filters, follows.
What Shots on Goal measures
This board ranks every NHL skater by total shots on goal this season, regular season only. Total shots on goal this season, all situations.
Totals reward games played and ice time as much as skill; see the per-60 version for the rate view.
Shots on goal count every shot that the goalie saved or that went in. Volume shooters with power-play time lead the league; shots are the most repeatable scoring stat a skater has. SOG is a standard category and the best early-season predictor of goals. A player shooting a lot but scoring little is usually due. In 2026-27, 20 skaters qualify for this board; the median is 11 and Adam Fantilli leads at 25.
Shots on Goal leaderboard
| # | Player | Team | SOG | GP | Per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam FantilliFCBJ | CBJ | 25 | 8 | 3.13 | 88%▼2.5 |
| 2 | Zach WerenskiDCBJ | CBJ | 24 | 8 | 3.00 | 100% |
| 3 | Kent JohnsonFCBJ | CBJ | 20 | 8 | 2.50 | 42%▲7.2 |
| 4 | Denton MateychukDCBJ | CBJ | 18 | 8 | 2.25 | 41% |
| 5 | Matthew KniesFCBJ | CBJ | 15 | 8 | 1.88 | 91%▼3.9 |
| 6 |  Charlie CoyleFCBJ | CBJ | 14 | 8 | 1.75 | 47%▼0.5 |
| 7 |  Ryan LombergFCBJ | CBJ | 14 | 8 | 1.75 | 0.1% |
| 8 |  Mathieu OlivierFCBJ | CBJ | 14 | 8 | 1.75 | 19%▲0.8 |
| 9 |  Cole SillingerFCBJ | CBJ | 12 | 8 | 1.50 | 18%▲4.9 |
| 10 |  Sean MonahanFCBJ | CBJ | 11 | 8 | 1.38 | 16%▼0.9 |
| 11 |  Valeri NichushkinFCBJ | CBJ | 10 | 8 | 1.25 | 50%▼2.5 |
| 12 |  Dmitri VoronkovFCBJ | CBJ | 8 | 6 | 1.33 | 15%▼1.6 |
| 13 |  Conor GarlandFCBJ | CBJ | 7 | 8 | 0.88 | 7.6%▼0.8 |
| 14 |  Erik GudbransonDCBJ | CBJ | 6 | 8 | 0.75 | 0.6% |
| 15 |  Danton HeinenFCBJ | CBJ | 6 | 7 | 0.86 | 0.1% |
| 16 |  Damon SeversonDCBJ | CBJ | 6 | 6 | 1.00 | 22%▲12 |
| 17 |  Carson SoucyDCBJ | CBJ | 4 | 6 | 0.67 | 0.1% |
| 18 |  Jake ChristiansenDCBJ | CBJ | 3 | 7 | 0.43 | 0.1% |
| 19 |  Emil AndraeDCBJ | CBJ | 1 | 5 | 0.20 | 8.0% |
| 20 |  Luca Del Bel BelluzFCBJ | CBJ | 1 | 3 | 0.33 | 9.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the NHL in Shots on Goal in 2026-27?
Adam Fantilli leads with 25. The median of the 20 qualified skaters is 11.
Which defenseman leads in Shots on Goal in 2026-27?
Zach Werenski leads NHL defensemen with 24; the top forward is Adam Fantilli at 25.
How is Shots on Goal calculated?
Total shots on goal this season, all situations. Regular season only, from the NHL's official game data.
How reliable is Shots on Goal?
Totals reward games played and ice time as much as skill; see the per-60 version for the rate view.