Blue Jackets Triumph Over Maple Leafs in Overtime
Johnny Gaudreau's goal ends Columbus' three-game winless streak.
- Johnny Gaudreau scored the winning goal 2:56 into overtime, giving the Columbus Blue Jackets a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Columbus Blue Jackets ended a three-game winless streak with this comeback victory.
- Blue Jackets' rookie Adam Fantilli scored the equalizer with 6:14 left in regulation, marking his 10th goal of the season.
- Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 29th goal and had an assist for Toronto.
- Blue Jackets' goaltender Elvis Merzlikins had to leave the game after the first period due to illness, Spencer Martin took over and made 16 stops.