The Blue Jackets found themselves in a playoff type game against an elite team last night, and they found a way to pick up the win.
The Columbus Blue Jackets rallied late to defeat the Dallas Stars in a shootout following a tight contest at Nationwide Arena. After two scoreless periods featuring 19 shots apiece, Dallas took the lead in the third period when Mikko Rantanen scored off a Blue Jackets defensive turnover. Zach Werenski tied the game with less than four minutes remaining in regulation, beating the defense on a backhand shot set up by Kent Johnson.
Columbus sealed the victory in the shootout, with Valeri Nichushkin and Kent Johnson scoring on their attempts. Goaltender Cam Talbot stopped both shootout attempts he faced to secure the two points and bring the Blue Jackets back to .500 on the season.
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