Kent Johnson scores shootout winner, Blue Jackets top Penguins 3-2

Kent Johnson scored the lone goal in a shootout, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 9 in Columbus, Ohio. Damon Severson contributed with a goal and an assist, while Cam Talbot made 20 saves during the game, stopping all three Pittsburgh attempts in the shootout. The Penguins, after tying the game late in the third period with a goal from Evgeni Malkin, are now on a three-game losing streak. The Blue Jackets outshot the Penguins 45-22 and displayed strong defensive play with 21 hits. Both teams will return to action on October 10, with the Penguins hosting the Dallas Stars and the Blue Jackets facing the St. Louis Blues.

• 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Kent Johnson scores lone goal in shootout to give Blue Jackets 3-2 win over Penguins