Blue Jackets defeat Coyotes 5-4 in shootout
by Natalie Comer
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28) battles with Arizona Coyotes defenseman Dysin Mayo (61) and Coyotes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, right, for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) —
The Columbus Blue Jackets celebrated a late-night win after defeating the Arizona Coyotes 5-4 in a shootout on Thursday.
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After seven rounds in a shootout, Yegor Chinakhov scored the winning goal.
Captain Boone Jenner had two goals and almost had a hat trick. His third goal was taken off the board after it was reviewed.
Columbus finished with a total of 45 shots on goal.
With that win, Columbus improved to 9-5-0 on the season.
Columbus is in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division, one point behind the Philadelphia Flyers.
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The Blue Jackets are back in action on Saturday as they take on the Vegas Golden Knight at 10:00 p.m.
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