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Adam Fantilli’s OT Winner Busts Losing Streak, Sends Vegas To Third Straight Loss

The Blue Jackets' record now sits at 4-5.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 12:30 PM
Adam Fantilli’s OT Winner Busts Losing Streak, Sends Vegas To Third Straight Loss
Key Things to Know
  • Adam Fantilli scored 59 seconds into overtime to give Columbus a 2-1 win over Vegas.
  • The overtime victory snapped a two-game losing streak for the Blue Jackets and handed Vegas its third straight loss.
  • Goaltender Cam Talbot stopped 26 of 27 shots to secure his second victory of the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Adam Fantilli scored a power-play goal 59 seconds into overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights at Nationwide Arena. The overtime winner ended a two-game losing streak for Columbus while handing Vegas its third consecutive defeat. Denton Mateychuk scored the opening goal for the Blue Jackets at 11:51 of the contest.

Goaltender Cam Talbot delivered a strong performance, earning his second win of the season after stopping 26 of 27 shots. Columbus went 1-for-3 on the power play and killed off the lone penalty they faced. Kent Johnson contributed two assists for the Blue Jackets, who improved to 3-0 in overtime contests this season.

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