Another night, another club record for Artemi Panarin.
The Blue Jackets winger scored his second overtime game-winner in as many games Saturday night, handing his team to a huge 2-1 win over Washington Capitals.
It was a thing of beauty, coming on a power play with just 90 seconds to play in the extra period.
The OT winner was Panarin's fourth of the season, setting a new Blue Jackets record. Panarin entered the night tied for the franchise mark with Seth Jones (2016-17) and Cam Atkinson (2016-17) with three overtime winners in a season.
Just two nights ago, Panarin's winner in Columbus gave the Blue Jackets a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators. Bread's other two overtime goals this season came against the Sabres on Oct. 27 and in the opener against the Detroit Red Wings.
With 38 games remaining, Panarin has a shot at tying or breaking the NHL record for most overtime goals in a single season, currently five, and reached by four players, most recently by Boston's Brad Marchand last season.
| Player | Season | Team | Pos | GP | OTG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRAD MARCHAND | 2017-18 | BOSTON BRUINS | L | 68 | 5 |
| ALEX GALCHENYUK | 2016-17 | MONTREAL CANADIENS | C | 61 | 5 | |
| JONATHAN TOEWS | 2015-16 | CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS | C | 80 | 5 | |
| STEVEN STAMKOS | 2011-12 | TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING | C | 82 | 5 | |
| 5 | ARTEMI PANARIN | 2017-18 | COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS | L | 42 | 4 |
| 16 other players tied with four overtime goals in one season | ||||||
Panarin has four goals and one assist over his last five games. On the season, the left winger has 16 goals and 32 assists in 42 games.
The Blue Jackets are back in action Sunday night when they welcome the New York Rangers to Nationwide Arena for 6 p.m. puck drop.
