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Adam Fantilli ends power-play slump, sends Blue Jackets to needed win over Golden Knights

The one-timer only 59 seconds into overtime propelled Columbus to a 2-1 win over Vegas and was Fantilli's third goal of the season.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:02 AM
Adam Fantilli ends power-play slump, sends Blue Jackets to needed win over Golden Knights
Key Things to Know
  • Adam Fantilli scored an overtime power-play goal to lead the Blue Jackets past the Golden Knights 2-1.
  • The overtime winner snapped a 0-for-22 power-play drought for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
  • Blue Jackets goaltender Cam Talbot made 26 saves on 27 shots to secure the win.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Adam Fantilli scored a power-play one-timer 59 seconds into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday at Nationwide Arena. The decisive goal snapped an 0-for-22 power-play slump for Columbus and secured a crucial win after the team dropped four of its previous five contests.

Denton Mateychuk scored Columbus's regulation goal, while goaltender Cam Talbot stopped 26 of 27 shots to earn the victory. Kent Johnson recorded two assists on the night, including the primary sequence leading to Charlie Coyle setting up Fantilli's game-winning overtime strike.

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