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.

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

Saturday marked the 19th straight game at home in which Werenski has registered at least a point, the longest streak in franchise history.

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.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have Cole Sillinger back in the lineup as the Jackets clash with the Vegas Golden Knights for the first time this season. With two days left in January, it’s rare that two teams face each other this late in the season.

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Ilya Samsonov made a pair of impressive saves early in overtime to keep the Golden Knights alive, but he had no chance on the third attempt as the Columbus Blue Jackets escaped T-Mobile Arena with a 2-1 overtime victory Thursday night.

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.

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.