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Rangers lose 1-0 in OT on road against Columbus Blue Jackets
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kent Johnsonscored with 1:33 remaining on the clock in overtime, Jet Greavesgot his fifth career shutout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 1-0 on Saturday night.
Charlie Coylebrought the puck into the zone and passed to Zach Werenskinear the left faceoff circle. Werenski then found Johnson in the slot, who fired a wrist shot past Rangers goaltender Dylan Garandfor his team-leading fourth goal of the season as the Blue Jackets snapped a two-game slide.
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It was Werenski's 22nd career point in overtime. With seven goals and 15 assists, he passed Seth Jonesfor most overtime points in Blue Jackets franchise history.
It was the fourth time the Blue Jackets won 1-0 in overtime. The previous occasion was Feb. 4, 2020, against the Florida Panthers.
Greaves stopped 29 shots in his first shutout since Feb. 4 last season against Chicago.
Garand made 28 saves for the Rangers (6-3-1), who have dropped their past two games. They went on the power play three times in the third period, but were unable to convert.
New York's Alexis Lafrenièrehad a six-game point streak snapped. He also posted a six-game run in 2021-22.
Up next
Rangers: Host the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.
Blue Jackets: At the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.
