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Cole Sillinger batted in a rebound 52 seconds into overtime as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS -- Cole Sillinger scored 52 seconds into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 2-1 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. Adam Fantilli scored in his 100th career NHL game, and Elvis Merzlikins made 25 saves for the Blue Jackets (25-19-7), who have won two in a row.

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.

Columbus kicked off a key road trip with a big victory thanks to a dedication to the defensive side of the puck

Overtime has not been the Vegas Golden Knights' friend this season. For a second straight matchup, Vegas fell in extra time, losing to the Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-1.

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Cole Sillinger, who missed the previous three games because of an upper-body injury, scored on a rebound 52 seconds into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jack

With tonight’s game being the last home game until February 22nd, I’m sure the Vegas Golden Knights (31-15-6) wanted to give their fans a show. That is not what happened.

Coming off a win in Vegas on Thursday night, Columbus hopes to make the most of its initial visit to Salt Lake City

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, winning those five games as well. Merzļikins was able to shut down a high-powered Vegas offense on Thursday night. Vegas ended the game with 38 total scoring chances.