Kent Johnson scored with 1:34 remaining in overtime as the Columbus Blue Jackets finally solved rookie goalie Dylan Garand and earned a 1-0 victory over the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday night.
Kent Johnson scored with 1:34 remaining in overtime to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 1-0 victory against the New York Rangers on Saturday night. Johnson converted a one-timer set up by Zach Werenski and Charlie Coyle to secure his third consecutive game with a goal. The win snapped a two-game skid for Columbus and head coach Rick Bowness.
Columbus goaltender Jet Graves stopped all 29 shots he faced to earn his fifth career NHL shutout. At the other end, Rangers rookie goalie Dylan Garand made 28 saves before Johnson's game-winner, dealing New York its second straight loss despite outshooting the Blue Jackets.
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