Fantilli scores in overtime as Blue Jackets top Golden Knights 2-1

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Fantilli scores in overtime as Blue Jackets top Golden Knights 2-1
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Adam Fantilli scored a power play goal 59 seconds into overtime, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night in Columbus. Denton Mateychuk had given the Blue Jackets a lead in the first period, which was later equalized by Tomas Hertl. The game marked Columbus' first power play goal since their season opener, ending a 0-for-22 stretch. Goalkeeper Cam Talbot recorded 26 saves for the Blue Jackets. Columbus improved their record to 3-0 in overtime games this season, while the Golden Knights suffered their third consecutive loss. Both teams will be back in action on Tuesday, with the Golden Knights hosting Ottawa and the Blue Jackets visiting Philadelphia.

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  • •Fantilli's overtime goal secures Blue Jackets' victory.
  • •Columbus snaps a 0-for-22 power play drought.
  • •Mateychuk scored first for Columbus, Hertl equalized.
  • •Cam Talbot stopped 26 shots for the Blue Jackets.
  • •Both teams play again on Tuesday.
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  • 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Fantilli scores on OT power play as Blue Jackets edge Golden Knights 2-1
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Adam Fantilli scored on a power play 59 seconds into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat Vegas 2-1 on Saturday night, sending the Golden Knights to their third straight loss.Columbus had its first power-play goal since the opener, snapping an 0-for-22 drought.

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