COLUMBUS (AP) — Kent Johnson’s third-period goal was the tiebreaker, Joonas Korpisalo had 36 saves and the Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1.
The Blue Jackets overcame a terrible first period, tying a season-low with just two shots on goal in the frame.
They tied the game in the second period and moved ahead at 9:40 of the third with Johnson’s shot through a screen.
Patrik Laine also scored for Columbus, and Boone Jenner had an empty-net goal with 3 seconds left.
Kyle Connor scored for the Jets, and David Rittich had 21 saves.