Columbus Blue Jackets Find a Way to Win in Pittsburgh
The Columbus Blue Jackets managed to avoid their usual meltdown against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, holding off late pressure to win in a shootout.
In a surprising turn of events, the Blue Jackets overcame a late surge from the Penguins, winning 5-4 in the shootout after blowing a 4-2 lead in the last 5:06 of the third period.
The other shoe has dropped so many times on the Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena that everybody watching their latest implosion there Oct. 25 waited for the inevitable thud.
Despite Sidney Crosby having ample time to work inside their blue line, the Blue Jackets were able to fend off the pressure and secure the win.
- Blue Jackets won 5-4 in a shootout
- Overcame a late surge from the Penguins
- Avoided their usual meltdown at PPG Paints Arena
Author's summary: Blue Jackets win in Pittsburgh shootout.