A goal late in the first period by Adam Fantilli plus stellar work from goalie Elvis Merzlikins and his defensive-minded teammates were all the Jackets needed to force the game beyond regulation. From there,

Passing is one of the things that the Vegas Golden Knights have specialized in this season. As a team, they have 297 assists on 173 goals, led by 48 assists from Jack Eichel.

While the Vegas Golden Knights might have another loss on their record, there is some good news after Thursday night's game. By picking up a point, the Golden Knights remained in a tie for first place in the Pacific Division with the Edmonton Oilers with 68 points.

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.

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Utah Hockey Club after the Blue Jackets took down the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime.

The Utah Hockey Club host the Columbus Blue Jackets after the Blue Jackets defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime.

Analyzing Thursday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in Las Vegas to play the Golden Knights on Thursday. Tonight's game marks the last 10 PM EST game for Columbus. The Blue Jackets haven't played a game since last Saturday night when they beat the LA Kings at home. This could be good, or it could be bad.

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 Jackets a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.

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.

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.