Cole Sillinger, back in the lineup after missing three games with a bruised hand, called checkmate only 52 seconds into overtime, scoring the first OT winner of his career in the Blue Jackets’ 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights before 17,783 in T-Mobile Arena.

Cole Sillinger's OT winner, Fantilli's goal in 100th NHL game and Merzlikins' goaltending gem lead Blue Jackets to victoiry in Vegas: takeaways

Werenski notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over the Golden Knights. Werenski was involved in a flurry of activity, getting a touch on the puck before Cole Sillinger potted the game-winning goal 52 seconds into overtime.

Just at face value, the Blue Jackets need a player with such a long-term contract to be a reliable, significant part of their lineup. Beyond that, they may need to rely on Severson more heavily down the stretch this season depending on how the NHL trade deadline plays out on March 7.

Zach Werenski’s fiancée Odette Peters shared a cute Instagram story about Johnny Gaudreau’s two-year-old daughter, Noa.

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.

The Utah Hockey Club haven't been very effective at winning close games recently, losing three straight after the score was tied or after holding the lead during the third period.

With his point in last night's contest, Werenski has extended his home point streak to 19 games. This makes him the fifth defenseman in NHL history with a point streak of at least 19 games. During that point streak, Werenski has scored 13 goals and 23 assists for 36 points.

Zach Werenski scored his 16th goal of the season, extending his home points streak to 19 games. He tied John Van Boxmeer for the 5th longest streak in NHL history. With the goal, he has overtaken Cale Makar in points by a defenseman and tied him with goals by a defenseman.

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Cole Sillinger scored 52 seconds into overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday

The Utah Hockey Club haven’t been very effective at winning close games recently, losing three straight after the score was tied or after holding the lead during the third period. Utah will try to close out January on a positive note when it hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night in Salt Lake City.