Kent Johnson scores in overtime for Blue Jackets against Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Kent Johnson scored the only goal of the game in overtime, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 1-0 victory over the New York Rangers on October 17 at Nationwide Arena. The game was a defensive struggle, featuring 30 saves from Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves for his first shutout of the season. The matchup remained scoreless through regulation, with both teams finding it hard to generate offensive opportunities. The Blue Jackets will face the Minnesota Wild in a back-to-back matchup on October 18.
- •Kent Johnson scored 3:26 into overtime.
- •Greaves recorded 30 saves for his first shutout this season.
- •The game ended in a defensive battle with no goals in regulation.
- •Columbus is aiming for a sweep against Minnesota on October 18.
- •New York's Dylan Garand stopped 29 of 30 shots.
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Kent Johnson lifts Columbus Blue Jackets past New York Rangers in OT
"Kent Johnson scored in overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 1-0 victory over the New York Rangers in a defensive battle.
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