Sam Reinhart Scores OT Winner Against Blue Jackets

Sam Reinhart scored a power-play goal 2:20 into overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.

The Panthers won their third straight game, with Reinhart's goal being the decisive factor.

Sam Bennett recorded the other goal for the Panthers, tying the game 1-1 in the third period.

The Blue Jackets had taken a 1-0 lead with 6:59 left in the second period, courtesy of Adam Fantilli's wrist shot.

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 30 shots for the Panthers, while Elvis Merzlikins made 19 saves for the Blue Jackets.

Reinhart's winning goal was scored from a sharp angle below the left circle, with Mike Benning getting the second assist in his NHL debut.

The Blue Jackets stretched their point streak to eight games, despite the loss.

The Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe and Anton Lundell did not play due to undisclosed injuries.

Dimitri Voronkov returned for the Blue Jackets after being a healthy scratch for three games.

The win marked a significant milestone for the Panthers, who are looking to build momentum in the season.