{
  "id": 18429598,
  "title": "Nichushkin, Johnson score in shootout to lift Blue Jackets past Stars 2-1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/nichushkin-johnson-score-in-shootout-to-lift-blue-jackets-past-stars",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T03:10:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nichushkin-johnson-score-shootout-lift-031038715.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Columbus Blue Jackets secured a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars, advancing their winning streak to three consecutive home games. Valeri Nichushkin and Kent Johnson netted in the shootout, with Nichushkin scoring on a backhand shot as the second shooter for Columbus. Johnson's goal came between the legs of Dallas goalie Casey DeSmith, marking his second shootout score of the season. Zach Werenski tallied a goal in regulation time, and Johnson's assist extended his point streak to six games, leading the team with 14 points. Cam Talbot made 27 saves, securing his fourth straight win and 27th career shootout victory. Mikko Rantanen scored for Dallas, while DeSmith stopped 29 shots. The Dallas Stars ended their two-game winning streak in the final second of the second period, with the puck not completely crossing the goal line. Mikko Rantanen broke the deadlock at 6:27 of the third period, his ninth goal of the season after an Ivan Provorov turnover. Wyatt Johnston assisted on the goal. Zach Werenski scored his first of the season with 3:14 left in the period, tying the score and extending his point streak to five games. The Blue Jackets will face Buffalo on Friday to complete a back-to-back. The Stars will host San Jose on Saturday.",
  "summary": "COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin and Kent Johnson scored in the shootout, and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 Thursday night for their third straight home win.Columbus improved to 5-0 in games that have gone beyond regulation.",
  "key_points": [
    "Valeri Nichushkin scores in shootout for Columbus",
    "Kent Johnson scores in shootout, second of season",
    "Zach Werenski scores in regulation, extends point streak"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Columbus leverages home-ice advantage and shootout precision to maintain momentum while Dallas suffers a setback that halts their recent winning streak.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Nichushkin, Johnson score in shootout to lift Blue Jackets past Stars 2-1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/nichushkin-johnson-score-in-shootout-to-lift-blue-jackets-past-stars-18431973",
        "published": "2026-11-06T03:11:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}