Columbus runs its point streak to seven in just the sixth game in franchise history to reach a shootout without a goal
The Blue Jackets saw their season-long, six-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday, but they picked up a point in a 1-0 shootout loss to the New York Rangers. Daniil Tarasov stopped all 26 shots he faced through three periods and regulation, but Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck's lone goal in the shootout decided the contest.
The Rangers followed up a successful road trip winning 1-0 in a shootout over the Blue Jackets. Vincent Trocheck tallied the lone goal in the shootout, Adam Fox had another solid game defensively and head coach Peter Laviolette was pleased with the team's strong second and third periods.
Last night, the New York Rangers bested the Columbus Blue Jackets in a defensive battle that reached a shootout after a scoreless game. The shootout went three rounds, with Vincent Trocheck scoring the only goal.
Tarasov became the first goaltender in NHL history to record his first career shutout and suffer a loss in the same game.
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Daniil Tarasov got the Blue Jackets a point, but became the first goalie in NHL history to lose his first career shutout thanks to Igor Shesterkin.
Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and three more in the shootout as the host New York Rangers earned a crucial 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
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Rangers cool down red-hot Blue Jackets, win in shootout
The Rangers came home Saturday night hoping to cool down one of the NHL's hottest teams. The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the game with a seven-game winning streak that had climbed them back into the playoff conversation.
The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the New York Rangers after James van Riemsdyk scored two goals in the Blue Jackets' 4-1 win against the San Jose Sharks.
The Blue Jackets haven’t just survived but thrived ... but is still facilitating the offense with a team-high 32 assists, while Vincent Trocheck (14-15-29), Mika Zibanejad (8-19-27), Alexis ...