Blue Jackets Secure Thrilling Shootout Win to Tie for Wild Card Spot

Columbus overcomes a three-goal deficit and ends a power-play drought to defeat Vancouver 7-6, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

The Columbus Blue Jackets rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 7-6 in a shootout, marking their eighth three-goal comeback in franchise history.
Boone Jenner played a pivotal role with two goals, including a power-play score that ended Columbus' 0-for-25 drought, and an assist.
Kent Johnson scored the decisive goal in the shootout, securing the Blue Jackets' second consecutive win after a six-game losing streak.
The victory moves Columbus into a tie with the Montreal Canadiens for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, both teams at 75 points.
With 11 games left in the season, Columbus prepares for a critical matchup against the Ottawa Senators as they continue their playoff push.