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Blue Jackets 2, Golden Knights 1 (/OT)
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Blue Jackets 2, Golden Knights 1 (/OT)
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Home matchupCBJVSVGK
CBJVSVGK7:00 PM ET
Nationwide Arena
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WhenSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereNationwide Arena
OpponentVegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden KnightsContextNHL
Game Summary
On October 24, 2026, the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime at Nationwide Arena. Adam Fantilli scored the winning goal on a power play 59 seconds into the extra period.
Fantilli finished from the right circle following a pass from Kent Johnson during a 4-on-3 advantage. The goal ended an 0-for-22 stretch for the Columbus power play, which had not scored since the season opener.
Denton Mateychuk had put the Blue Jackets ahead with a backhand goal at 11:51 of the first period. Tomas Hertl answered for Vegas with 2:47 remaining before the intermission.
That left the teams tied 1-1 through the next two periods. Cam Talbot made 26 saves for Columbus, while Carter Hart finished with 18 for the Golden Knights.
The victory improved the Blue Jackets to 3-0 in games decided beyond regulation. Vegas lost its third consecutive game, while Columbus earned its second victory in six outings through Fantilli’s decisive special-teams finish.
The game in 60 seconds
Blue Jackets 2, Golden Knights 1 (/OT) Next up: at Philadelphia Flyers on October 27.
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Denton Mateychuk · 1
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| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VGK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CBJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Team stats
| VGK | CBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Hits | 22 | 26 |
| Power Play Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Faceoffs Won | 29 | 35 |
| Penalty Minutes | 6 | 2 |
Leaders
- CBJ · GoalsDenton Mateychuk · 1
- CBJ · AssistsKent Johnson · 2
- CBJ · PointsKent Johnson · 2
- VGK · GoalsTomas Hertl · 1
- VGK · AssistsTrevor Connelly · 1
- VGK · PointsTomas Hertl · 1
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