Zach Werenski's goal in OT and 5-point game helps Blue Jackets to 7-6 win over Lightning

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov, right, watches a goal by teammate Zach Werenski (not shown) get past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Jonas Johansson, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov, right, watches a goal by teammate Zach Werenski (not shown) get past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Jonas Johansson, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)


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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Zach Werenski's goal at 1:25 of overtime punctuated a five-point game as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied from an early three-goal deficit and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-6. Werenski had tied the game at 4 in the second period and added three assists. Sean Monahan had a goal and three assists and Dmitri Voronkov added a goal and an assist. Kent Johnson scored twice, Yegor Chinakhov added a goal and Elvis Merzlikins stopped 24 shots. Anthony Cirelli, Mitchell Chaffee, Brandon Hagel and Connor Geekie each had a goal and an assist for Tampa Bay. Brayden Point and Cam Atkinson also scored, and Nikita Kucherov finished with three assists. Jonas Johansson made 36 saves.

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