COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in a shootout win extended CBJ’s point streak to six games.
Alexandre Texier scored the go-ahead goal in the shootout on CBJ’s fourth shot and Elvis Merzlikins made four saves to give Columbus two points.
The game also featured the CBJ debut of Columbus native Jack Roslovic.
Roslovic, along with Patrik Laine, were acquired by the Blue Jackets last Saturday in a trade that sent Pierre-Luc Dubois to Winnipeg.
CBJ started the scoring when Mikko Koivu scored his first CBJ goal 17 minutes into the first period.
The Panthers tied the game 11 seconds later on a goal from Carter Verhaeghe.
Max Domi put CBJ ahead 2-1 six minutes and 19 seconds into the third period on a power play goal for his first goal as a Blue Jacket.
Florida tied the game once again seven minutes later on a tap-in goal.
The Blue Jackets return to action Friday when they play at Chicago at 8:00 p.m.
Blue Jackets and Panthers head to a shootout for a second-straight game.
Blue Jackets and Panthers are headed to overtime for a second-straight game.
Panthers tie it up 2-2.
Max Domi nets a power play goal to give CBJ a 2-1 lead.
Panthers tie the game after a turnover by Alexandre Texier. 1-1 entering the 3rd period.
Elvis Merzlikins makes a few nice saves to keep CBJ in front 1-0
CBJ starts the 2nd period with 1:48 left on the Power Play
The Blue Jackets lead 1-0 after the first period thanks to a goal by Mikko Koivu, his first as a Blue Jacket.
No score through the first 10 minutes.
Columbus native Jack Roslovic gets the start for his CBJ debut. Roslovic and Patrik Laine were traded to Columbus last Saturday and Pierre-Luc Dubois was sent to Winnipeg.
CBJ 10 minutes away from taking on Florida.