The Columbus Blue Jackets came into tonight's game looking to capitalize on their offensive momentum from Monday's 5-2 win over the league-leading Washing Capitals against an injury-laden Penguins lineup. However, the Blue Jackets fell to the Metropolitan foe in overtime, failing to capitalize on a strong golatending performance from Joonas Korpisalo.
In the first frame, the Blue Jackets survived 12 Pittsburgh shots and two power plays to hold the score to 0-0, Joonas Korpisalo turning away all chances faced.
Pittsburgh controlled the second period of play in terms of shot quantity. However, the game remained scoreless into the third period.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE JACKETS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PENGUINS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Though both teams made pushes in the third period, neither would concede a regulation score, sending the teams to a 3-on-3 overtime. Over the three regulation periods, Joonas Korpisalo was a stand-out player, making several outstanding and timely saves.
After the Blue Jackets took a penalty in overtime, the Pittsburgh Penguins ended the low-scoring affair with a backhanded shot off a bouncing puck from Bryan Rust that snuck through Korpisalo's pads.
Injury Update
Zach Werenski (shoulder) remains absent from the lineup, expected to miss up to a month. Markus Nutivaara (upper body) is practicing with the team but it is unclear when he will return. Emil Bemstrom will miss 6-8 weeks with a dislocated rib and broken cartilage.
Next Up
The Blue Jackets face off against the Ottawa Senators in Canada's capital this Saturday. Puck drop is slated for 1 p.m.
