BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Miles Wood scored twice, including the overtime winner 2:53 into the extra period, rallying the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.
Zach Werenski and Yegor Chinakhov each recorded a goal and an assist as the Blue Jackets extended their winning streak on the road to four games. Jet Greaves made 35 saves, highlighted by a crucial stop on Jiri Kulich’s breakaway just 40 seconds into overtime, using his right pad.
Wood forced overtime by tipping in Chinakhov’s shot with 6:05 remaining in regulation. His two-goal performance was especially notable as it came during his return after missing five games due to a frightening injury to his left eye. Wood was injured while chasing a loose puck when Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton’s stick rode up beneath Wood’s visor and struck his eye.
For Buffalo, Josh Doan, Ryan McLeod, and Josh Dunne—who scored his first NHL career goal—found the back of the net. The Sabres have improved to 4-1-2 in their past seven games after an 0-3 start. Goaltender Alex Lyon finished with 35 saves.
The game-winning goal originated from Isac Lundestrom, who set up the decisive play by reversing up the boards in the Buffalo zone and sending a cross-ice pass to a wide-open Werenski in the left circle. Werenski then threaded a pass to Wood, who redirected the puck over Lyon to secure the win.
Columbus overcame two separate one-goal deficits in the game. Their current four-game road winning streak marks their longest since a five-game spree from January 20 to February 12, 2022.
Up next:
– Blue Jackets: Host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.
– Sabres: Play at Boston on Thursday night.
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