Johnson's overtime goal lifts Blue Jackets past Rangers 1-0

Kent Johnson scored 3:26 into overtime, and Jet Greaves stopped all 29 shots he faced for Columbus.

Hockey.comOct 17, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson celebrates his overtime goal with teammates against the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena. — Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Columbus defeated the New York Rangers 1-0 at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, Oct. 17, when Kent Johnson scored 3:26 into overtime.

Zach Werenski delivered the final pass for Johnson’s one-timer from above the right face-off circle. Charlie Coyle also assisted on the goal.

Jet Greaves recorded a 29-save shutout for the Blue Jackets. Dylan Garand stopped 28 of 29 shots for New York, according to the NHL’s official boxscore.

Neither team converted on its three power-play opportunities. The result ended Columbus’s two-game losing streak and handed the Rangers their second consecutive defeat.

Johnson's overtime goal lifts Blue Jackets past Rangers 1-0

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