Columbus Blue Jackets edged Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The game remained tied after regulation and overtime, forcing a shootout where Nichushkin and Johnson scored the decisive goals for the Blue Jackets.
Columbus goaltender Cam Talbot made key saves during regulation, including a stop on Dallas forward Arttu Hyry in the first period. Stars defenseman Mikko Rantanen carried the puck past Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk early in the game. In the second period, Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle tested Stars goalie Casey DeSmith, while Dallas' Trey Taylor and Columbus' Conor Garland battled in front of the net.
The victory gives the Blue Jackets two points in the NHL standings.
