COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Jack Johnson’s backhander 56 seconds into overtime lifted the Blue Jackets past the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to seven.
It was the Devils’ sixth straight loss (0-5-1). New Jersey has scored seven goals during the skid.
Brandon Dubinsky scored on a penalty shot, Nick Foligno had a power-play goal, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves as the Blue Jackets matched a season-high for consecutive wins. Ryan Johansen had two assists.
Johnson skated from left wing through the slot and flipped a shot that got through traffic and by Cory Schneider for the winner.
Mike Cammalleri scored a power-play goal in the first period and added a short-handed tally with 2:29 left in regulation for New Jersey. Schneider had 28 saves. Eric Gelinas added two assists.
The Blue Jackets return to action tomorrow when they host the New York Islanders (7:00 p.m./FOX Sports Ohio) and wrap up the home portion of their season on April 10 against the Buffalo Sabres on Fan Appreciation Night.