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Oct 18, 2026 12:30 PM
Updated Oct 18, 2026 1:02 PM
The Jackets' record now stands at 3-3-0.
Kent Johnson(4-GWG) scored the only goal of the game to help the CBJ beat the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday night.
Jet Greaves was phenomenal, stopping all 29 NY shots, which included 4 on the power play to earn his 5th career shutout.
The Blue Jackets desperately needed a win and got it.
Quotes
Zach Werenski - “I think it’s good for us to get that win. Find a way to win to win a tight game like that and get us rolling into tomorrow.”
Rick Bowness - “Everyone, to me, played their best game of the year. We needed it, and we got it.”
Team Notes Per CBJ PR
- Columbus pitched its fifth shutout all-time against New York and the first since Jan. 18, 2025 (Tarasov 26 saves in 0-1 SOL).
- Tonight’s game marked the ninth time in the last 12 games of the all-time series against the Rangers that Columbus has earned points (6-3-3).
- The Blue Jackets killed all three of the Rangers’ power plays tonight and have now gone 27-of-31 on the penalty kill in the last 13 contests vs. the club (87.1 pct.).
Final Stats
cbj appPlayer Stats & Notes
- Kent Johnson scored his 4th goal of the season and had 4 shots. His overtime winner to improve his goal scoring streak to three games (3-1-4). It tied his career-long goal streak set Oct. 22-25, 2022 (3-0-3). He has notched points in four of the club’s five home games this season (3-1-4).
- Zach Werenski picked up his 5th assist and had 4 blocks. He also played 32:18. Per NHL stats, he passed Seth Jones (8-13-21) for the most points in the extra frame in Blue Jackets franchise history with 7-15-22.
- Charlie Coyle recorded his 6th assist of the season and won 59.1% of his faceoffs. He leads the team in points and has now picked up 11-12-23 in 36 career matchups against New York.
- Adam Fantilli led the team with 5 shots and won 52.9% of his faceoffs.
- Erik Gudbranson had 4 shots and 2 blocks.
- Jet Greaves made 29 saves, which included 4 power play saves.
Team Stats
- The Jackets went 0/3 on the power play.
- The Columbus PK stopped all 3 Ranger man advantages.
- Columbus won 52.2% of the faceoffs - 36/69
- The Blue Jackets had 22 hits and 19 blocks.
Next Up For Columbus: The Blue Jackets are on the road to play the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night.
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