Rookie helps Blue Jackets tip Ducks
Rookie helps Blue Jackets tip Ducks
Werenski shrugged off an unfortunate bounce and scored 1:21 into overtime after host Columbus blew a two-goal lead, helping the Blue Jackets escape with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.
“Some nights, things aren’t going to go your way,” the 19-year-old top-pair defenseman said.
[...] it’s just sticking to the game plan, playing hard every shift trying to make the next right play.
Brandon Saad had a goal and an assist and Boone Jenner got his first score this season for Columbus, which won its fourth straight at home.
Anaheim’s Nick Ritchie tied it 2-2 early in the third period after Rickard Rakell scored late in the second.
Panarin scored on a wrist shot from the slot for his sixth goal this season.
Ryan Dzingel got a tying goal for Ottawa 7:15 into the second period.