Werenski's Shootout Heroics Lift Jackets Over Red Wings

0:00On April 8th, Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a thrilling 4-3 shootout win over the Detroit Redwings at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday night. Zach Warnsky was the star, grabbing a goal and an assist before bearing the winner in the fifth round with a slick wrist shot. Jack greased a tall and net for Columbus, stopping 34 shots. The game stayed tight all night, with Danton Heinen and Adam Phantilly also lighting the lamp for the Jackets. Phantilly's slap shot off the goalie's shoulder, with just 17 seconds left in the third tied it up at three a piece, forcing overtime. On the other side, Justin Falk ripped home two goals, and Dylan Larkin chipped in one with an assist. Both teams have been struggling lately, but this victory snapped Columbus's six-game skid. Detroit's now dropped seven of their last nine, including five straight at home. Goaltenders traded big saves, with John Gibson turning aside 32 for the wings. In overtime, Andrew Copp got a prime breakaway chance, but Grease shut the door.

1:00The shootout went four rounds tied at two before Warnsky sealed it. Redwings forward, Michael Rasmussen left early in the second with a lower body injury after blocking a shot. This keeps Columbus in the playoff hunt, while Detroit licks his wounds heading into the stretch run. You've been listening to NHL News today, AI Power Team Coverage.