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Blue Jackets Overcome Sabres' Early Lead with Thrilling 3-2 Comeback

Boone Jenner's power-play goal secures Columbus' victory, ending Buffalo's five-game winning streak.

Overview

  • The Columbus Blue Jackets rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in a dramatic third-period comeback.
  • Boone Jenner scored the game-winning power-play goal at 6:42 of the third period, giving Columbus their first lead of the game.
  • Zach Aston-Reese and James van Riemsdyk also contributed key goals for the Blue Jackets, who snapped a three-game losing streak with their second consecutive win.
  • Goaltender Jet Greaves made 39 saves for Columbus, holding off Buffalo's aggressive offense, which outshot the Blue Jackets 18-7 in the second period.
  • Buffalo's five-game winning streak came to an end despite early goals from Rasmus Dahlin and John-Jason Peterka, as James Reimer recorded 27 saves in net for the Sabres.