Panthers Edge Blue Jackets in OT Thriller

0:00It's March 13th, here's your NHL news in two minutes. The Florida Panthers grabbed the thrilling 2-1 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night at Amherst Bank Arena. Sam Reinhardt sealed it with a power play goal just two minutes and twenty seconds into extra time, marking their third straight victory. The game stayed tight after Columbus jumped ahead, one nothing in the second period on Adam Fantilly's wrist shot. Florida even things up early in the third when Sam Bennett cleaned up a rebound off Reinhardt shot during another power play. Sergei Babrovsky stood tall for the Panthers with 30 saves, while Elvis Merzelikins stopped 19 shots for Columbus. The Blue Jackets dominated early shots, but couldn't hold the lead, extending their point street to eight games at four wins and four overtime losses. Defensemen Mike Benning made his NHL debut a memorable one, picking up an assist on the game winner. Reinhardt also notched an assist earlier, helping Florida improve to 33 wins, 29 losses,

1:00and three overtime losses. Meanwhile, the Panthers managed without forwards card of a hage due to tightness and Anton Lindell on rest, swapping and bending for an injured teammate. Columbus sits at 33 wins, 21 losses, and 11 overtime losses after the hard fought defeat. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. To not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I-SOL-PILLO.com.