3 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ 3-2 Win Over the Penguins

The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a shootout on Friday night. Columbus dominated puck possession and outshot Pittsburgh throughout regulation and overtime, but Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov stopped 43 of 45 shots to force a shootout. Kent Johnson scored the lone shootout goal, while Blue Jackets goaltender Cam Talbot stopped all three attempts to secure the victory.

The game featured the return of defenseman Damon Severson from shoulder surgery, who scored in over 22 minutes of ice time. The Hockey Writers highlighted Columbus's relentless checking, Talbot's veteran presence in goal, and Adam Fantilli winning 14 of 16 faceoffs as key factors in the win.