Golden Knights fall to the Blue Jackets 2-1

The Vegas Golden Knights lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Saturday, October 24, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.

It was tied 1-1 after the first period, it was tied 1-1 after the second period, and it was tied 1-1 after regulation. The game went to overtime.

With 11:51 left in the first period, Denton Mateychuk scored on a backhand, assisted by Kent Johnson and Valeri Nichushkin. Columbus Blue Jackets led 1-0. With 0:59 left in overtime, Adam Fantilli scored on a slap shot, assisted by Charlie Coyle and Kent Johnson. Columbus Blue Jackets led 2-1.

Tomas Hertl led the Golden Knights with 1 goal. Denton Mateychuk led the Blue Jackets with 1 goal. Cam Talbot stopped 26 of 27 shots for the Blue Jackets.

Vegas Golden Knights were favored by 1.5 goals. Golden Knights did not cover. The total was 6.5, and the game stayed under.

The Golden Knights are 8-5. In their last 4 games they lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-2 in Columbus on October 24, lost to the St. Louis Blues 2-6 in St. Louis on October 22, lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-6 at home on October 20, and beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 at home on October 17.

The Blue Jackets are 4-5. In their last 4 games they beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 at home on October 24, lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-6 at home on October 20, lost to the Minnesota Wild 1-2 in Minnesota on October 18, and beat the New York Rangers 1-0 at home on October 17.

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