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.

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime, with Cole Sillinger scoring the game-winner, as the Knights suffered their second straight home loss in overtime.

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

Nets game-winner in return

Sillinger (upper body) will be back in the lineup versus Vegas on Thursday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets ' official site reports.

The Vegas Golden Knights wrapped up a difficult month of hockey with a 6-6-3 record following a 2-1 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena.

The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime on Thursday night. Here is our recap of the game.