Columbus Blue Jackets go 5-0 in overtime with 2-1 shootout win over Dallas
Valeri Nichushkin and Kent Johnson scored in the shootout to extend the team's unbeaten streak in extended play, while Zach Werenski tied the game in the third period.
By Nadia Khalil ·
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout on Thursday night, securing their third consecutive home victory. The win extends Columbus' record in games that have gone beyond regulation to 5-0.
Kent Johnson provided the decisive goal in the shootout, scoring between the legs of Dallas goaltender Casey DeSmith. Valeri Nichushkin, who shot second for Columbus, also scored on a backhand attempt.
In regulation, the teams were tied at 1-1 heading into extra time. Zach Werenski scored his first goal of the season with 3:14 remaining in the third period to equalize. His point extended his scoring streak to five games.
Mikko Rantanen had given the Stars a 1-0 lead at 6:27 of the third period. Rantanen's ninth goal of the season followed a turnover by Ivan Provorov in front of the Columbus net, with an assist from Wyatt Johnston.
Goalie Cam Talbot stopped 27 shots for Columbus, marking his fourth straight win and his 27th career shootout victory. For Dallas, DeSmith stopped 29 shots as the team's two-game winning streak ended.
The Blue Jackets play the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. The Stars host the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.
