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Dmitri Voronkov's overtime goal lifts Blue Jackets past Utah
Summary
Dmitri Voronkov redirected a Zach Werenski pass at 1:01 of overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-2 win in Utah, snapping a four-game losing streak and earning the team's only points on a four-game road trip.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Dmitri Voronkov scored at 1:01 of overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 win over Utah at the Delta Center, ending a difficult four-game road trip. The goal came on a 4-on-3 power play after a trip on Adam Fantilli gave Columbus the extra skater. The team had faced fatigue and lineup disruption after playing four games in six days and finishing the game with only five healthy defensemen. The win snapped a four-game losing streak and returned two points to the Blue Jackets as they head back to Columbus.
Key facts:
- Voronkov redirected a pass from Zach Werenski for the overtime winner at 1:01 of OT.
- The goal was scored on a 4-on-3 power play after Utah's Daniil But was called for a trip on Adam Fantilli.
- The NHL reviewed the play; replay showed Utah defenseman Mikhail Sergachev touched the puck before the Werenski pass, removing any potential hand-pass problem.
- Columbus finished the trip 1-3 and ended a four-game losing streak with this result.
- The Blue Jackets played the final 58 minutes with only five defensemen after Denton Mateychuk was hit by Branden Tanev and appeared to make contact with the glass.
- Goaltender Jet Greaves made 25 saves, including 12 in the third period.
Summary:
The win ended a taxing road stretch and gave Columbus two points as the club returns home. The Blue Jackets play seven of their next eight games at Nationwide Arena, with a road trip to Pittsburgh next Saturday. The team remains last in the Eastern Conference.
