The Columbus Blue Jackets overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in a thrilling shootout on Tuesday night, with Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson scoring the decisive goals. This victory marked a significant comeback, showcasing the Blue Jackets' resilience as they scored three goals in the third period.

Elvis Merzlikins, who made 20 saves throughout the game, proved vital in the shootout, stopping shots from Bryan Rust and the legendary Sidney Crosby. Dmitri Voronkov continued to shine with two goals, contributing to his impressive tally of nine goals in the past seven games. Adam Fantilli netted a crucial power-play goal, highlighting Columbus's efficiency with the man advantage.

For the Penguins, Rickard Rakell scored twice, and Michael Bunting set a personal record with his eighth power-play goal. Crosby, despite not scoring, had two assists and became the NHL's all-time leader in faceoff wins since the statistic was recorded. The Penguins faced challenges as Evgeni Malkin was a late scratch due to an upper-body injury, ending his consecutive game streak since the 2021-22 season.

This victory for the Blue Jackets was particularly sweet as they snapped a 15-game winless streak in Pittsburgh, with their last victory there dating back to December 21, 2015. This game illustrated the Blue Jackets' recent form, having won three out of their last four matches, while the Penguins continued to struggle, losing their fourth consecutive game and six of their last eight.