Panthers Edge Blue Jackets in OT to Stay Atop Atlantic Division

Aleksander Barkov's overtime power-play goal and Sergei Bobrovsky's shutout secured Florida's victory, while Columbus' offensive struggles continued.

Aleksander Barkov scored the game-winning power-play goal 29 seconds into overtime after a late penalty by Columbus' Kirill Marchenko.
Sergei Bobrovsky recorded his 49th career shutout, stopping 25 shots, including eight in the third period, to preserve the Panthers' win.
The Florida Panthers snapped a two-game road losing streak and remain tied with the Toronto Maple Leafs for first place in the Atlantic Division.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have now lost five consecutive games and have been shut out in four of their last seven, jeopardizing their playoff hopes.
Boone Jenner's third-period goal for Columbus was disallowed due to a distinct kicking motion, a pivotal moment in the scoreless regulation.