The Columbus Blue Jackets showcased their resilience in extra time, rallying to defeat the Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout on Thursday night. Valeri Nichushkin opened the scoring with a backhand shot as Columbus’ second shooter, while Kent Johnson sealed the victory by sliding the puck between the legs of Dallas goaltender Casey DeSmith. This marked Johnson’s second game-deciding shootout goal of the season, helping Columbus secure their third consecutive home victory.
Columbus extends overtime dominance as Talbot secures 27th career shootout win
Columbus has now won five straight games that have extended beyond regulation, highlighting their effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Cam Talbot played a pivotal role, stopping 27 shots to claim his fourth straight win and his 27th career shootout victory. In regulation, Zach Werenski found the back of the net, and Johnson’s assist extended his point streak to six games, leading the team with 14 points.
For Dallas, the loss snapped a two-game winning streak. Mikko Rantanen scored for the Stars, and DeSmith made 29 saves in a valiant effort. The game featured a dramatic moment in the final second of the second period when Dallas appeared to break a scoreless deadlock, but officials ruled the puck had not completely crossed the goal line before time expired.
Source: Yahoo Sports
