Panthers Edge Blue Jackets in OT to Stay Atop Atlantic Division
Aleksander Barkov's overtime power-play goal and Sergei Bobrovsky's shutout secured Florida's victory, while Columbus' offensive struggles continued.
- Aleksander Barkov scored the game-winning power-play goal 29 seconds into overtime after a late penalty by Columbus' Kirill Marchenko.
- Sergei Bobrovsky recorded his 49th career shutout, stopping 25 shots, including eight in the third period, to preserve the Panthers' win.
- The Florida Panthers snapped a two-game road losing streak and remain tied with the Toronto Maple Leafs for first place in the Atlantic Division.
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have now lost five consecutive games and have been shut out in four of their last seven, jeopardizing their playoff hopes.
- Boone Jenner's third-period goal for Columbus was disallowed due to a distinct kicking motion, a pivotal moment in the scoreless regulation.