A goal late in the first period by Adam Fantilli plus stellar work from goalie Elvis Merzlikins and his defensive-minded teammates were all the Jackets needed to force the game beyond regulation. From there,

Cole Sillinger, who missed the previous three games because of an upper-body injury, scored on a rebound 52 seconds into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.

With tonight’s game being the last home game until February 22nd, I’m sure the Vegas Golden Knights (31-15-6) wanted to give their fans a show. That is not what happened.

Cole Sillinger, back in the lineup after missing three games with a bruised hand, called checkmate only 52 seconds into overtime, scoring the first OT winner of his career in the Blue Jackets’ 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights before 17,783 in T-Mobile Arena.

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Utah Hockey Club after the Blue Jackets took down the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime.

Analyzing Thursday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in Las Vegas to play the Golden Knights on Thursday. Tonight's game marks the last 10 PM EST game for Columbus. The Blue Jackets haven't played a game since last Saturday night when they beat the LA Kings at home. This could be good, or it could be bad.

The marathon that is the league schedule has felt like a sprint at times this season, including when the Blue Jackets played 13 times in the first 23 days of December leading into the holiday break.

While the Vegas Golden Knights might have another loss on their record, there is some good news after Thursday night's game. By picking up a point, the Golden Knights remained in a tie for first place in the Pacific Division with the Edmonton Oilers with 68 points.

Elvis Merzļikins made 25 saves on 26 VGK shots. The Blue Jacket PK went 1/1, stopping the only Vegas power play. What's Next: The Jackets travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Hockey Club for the first time.

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