Blue Jackets Make NHL History with Overtime Win Despite Blowing Five-Goal Lead

Maple Leafs' Dramatic Comeback Not Enough to Overcome Poor Start in Historic Game

Columbus Blue Jackets made NHL history by becoming the first team to blow a five-goal third-period lead and still win, beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in overtime.
Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson scored the overtime winner, marking his best game according to coach Pascal Vincent.
Toronto Maple Leafs made a remarkable comeback in the third period, scoring five goals to tie the game, with Auston Matthews scoring twice in the final 75 seconds.
Despite the dramatic comeback, the Maple Leafs' performance was criticized for their poor start and lack of effort in the first two periods.
Maple Leafs' forward Ryan Reaves left the game due to a lower-body injury.