Cole Sillinger, back in the lineup after missing three games with a bruised hand, called checkmate only 52 seconds into overtime, scoring the first OT winner of his career in the Blue Jackets’ 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights before 17,783 in T-Mobile Arena.

Nets game-winner in return

His attempt to beat Vegas goalie Ilya Samsonov between the pads was stopped, but Werenski followed with a rebound stuff at the left post that sent the puck to the low slot for Sillinger to clean up while trailing the play.

Sillinger (upper body) will be back in the lineup versus Vegas on Thursday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Sillinger links back up with the Blue Jackets for the first time since Jan.

Elvis Merzļikins was spectacular in this game, stopping 25 of 26 Vegas shots. With the one goal given up, Elvis has now allowed two or fewer goals in five of his last six starts,

The Columbus Blue Jackets have Cole Sillinger back in the lineup as the Jackets clash with the Vegas Golden Knights for the first time this season. With two days left in January, it’s rare that two teams face each other this late in the season.

C 2 (Sillinger did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 25) game versus the Kings.) Sean Monahan C 1 (The Blue Jackets announced on Saturday (Jan. 25) that Monahan is expected to be sidelined an ...