Blue Jackets defeat Kings 3-2 in overtime, Marchenko scores winner

The Columbus Blue Jackets edged out the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in overtime, thanks to Kirill Marchenko's decisive goal with 1:16 remaining in the extra period. Despite being outshot and struggling for puck possession, the Blue Jackets secured their fifth consecutive home win, keeping them in a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Zack Werenski and Dante Fabbro also contributed to the scoring for Columbus, while Phillip Danault and Quinton Byfield scored for the Kings, who had a slight advantage in shots on goal. The Kings managed to tie the game late in the third period but failed to maintain their momentum in overtime. Werenski's first-period goal extended his home point streak to 19 games, tying for the fifth-longest by a defenseman in NHL history. Both teams are set to face tough matchups on the road in their next games, with the Kings visiting Detroit and the Blue Jackets heading to Las Vegas.