Columbus Blue Jackets win shootout against Vancouver Canucks: See photos from NHL game (2025)

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) talks to his kids through the glass during warm ups prior to the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Kids watch the Columbus Blue Jackets warm up prior to the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) warms up prior to the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Fans watch the Columbus Blue Jackets warm up prior to the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) warms up prior to the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) warms up prior to the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) warms up prior to the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) takes the ice for the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

The Columbus Blue Jackets take the ice for the first period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) fights for a puck with Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) skates around Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (57) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) hits the ice after a collision with Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson (25) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Vancouver Canucks center Linus Karlsson (94) scores past Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Vancouver Canucks center Linus Karlsson (94) celebrates scoring a goal on Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) reaches for the puck as he's hit by Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (57) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) tries to shoot between Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32), defenseman Derek Forbort (27) and defenseman Filip Hronek (17) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Vancouver Canucks left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) scores past Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) reacts to a goal by Vancouver Canucks left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) hits Vancouver Canucks defenseman Derek Forbort (27) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

The Columbus Blue Jackets ice crew cleans the ice during the first period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Zachary Aston-Reese (27) tries to skate past Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (57) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Luke Kunin (11) and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (57) fight for a puck during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) stops a shot from Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) stops a shot from Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

A fan holds a sign for Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) scores past Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) celebrates a goal with defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) and center Adam Fantilli (19) during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) celebrates a goal with , defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44)defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) and center Adam Fantilli (19) during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) stops a shot during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) celebrates scoring a goal with defenseman Dante Fabbro (15) during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) gets high fives after scoring a goal during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) knocks down the puck in front of Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Kuraly (7) takes a faceoff against Vancouver Canucks center Nils Aman (88) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) stops a shot during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) moves the puck up ice past Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (57) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) hits Vancouver Canucks defenseman Marcus Pettersson (29) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason watches during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) celebrates a goal by defenseman Dante Fabbro (15) during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) celebrates a goal by defenseman Dante Fabbro (15) during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Teammates celebrate a goal by Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (15) during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) gives up a goal to Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) gets a high five from defenseman Tyler Myers (57) and Vancouver Canucks center Pius Suter (24) after scoring during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10), Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) and defenseman Filip Hronek (17) watch the flying puck during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

A Columbus Blue Jackets fan reacts during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) stops a shot in front of Vancouver Canucks center Dakota Joshua (81) as center Aatu Raty (54) is hit by defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

The Upper Arlington state champion hockey team is honored prior to the third period of the NHL hockey game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) reacts to a goal by Vancouver Canucks center Aatu Raty (54) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) reacts to a goal by Vancouver Canucks center Aatu Raty (54) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) celebrates scoring a goal with teammates behind Vancouver Canucks center Teddy Blueger (53) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) stops a shot from Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) moves the puck around Vancouver Canucks center Dakota Joshua (81) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Luke Kunin (11) skates by Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson (25) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) celebrates a goal by right wing Justin Danforth (17) that was eventually called back for goaltender interference on Olivier during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets teammtes celebrate a goal by right wing Justin Danforth (17) that was eventually called back for goaltender interference on Olivier during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets fans react to a replay review on a goal by right wing Justin Danforth during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The goal was overturned due to goaltender interference. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets fans react to a replay review on a goal by right wing Justin Danforth during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The goal was overturned due to goaltender interference. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets fans react to a replay review on a goal by right wing Justin Danforth during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The goal was overturned due to goaltender interference. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) fight for a puck with Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) beside defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) watches a shot from Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson (25) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) upends a Vancouver Canucks player during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) falls to the ice after being tripped during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) scores past Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Teammates celebrate a goal by Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Teammates celebrate a goal by Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Fans celebrate a goal by Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) scores a goal past Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) and defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) celebrates a goal with defenseman Dante Fabbro (15) during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) celebrates a goal with defenseman Dante Fabbro (15) during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) celebrates a goal during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Fans celebrate a goal by Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Vancouver Canucks center Dakota Joshua (81) celebrates a goal by \c54#2\ on Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) yells after center Aatu Raty (54) scored a goal during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) hits Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) passes during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) falls to the ice after colliding with Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) during overtime of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) falls to the ice after colliding with Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) during overtime of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Fans react after Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) collided with Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) during overtime of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) skates past Vancouver Canucks center Pius Suter (24) during overtime of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) stops a shot from Vancouver Canucks right wing Jonathan Lekkerimäki (23) during overtime of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) scores past Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) during the shootout in the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) stops the shot from Vancouver Canucks right wing Jonathan Lekkerimäki (23) to win the shootout in the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025. The Blue Jackets won 7-6 in a shootout.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) reacts following the 7-6 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) reacts following the 7-6 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Teammates hug Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) following the 7-6 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

The Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate following the 7-6 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

The Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate following the 7-6 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

The Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate following the 7-6 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) is named the game's third star following the 7-6 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (15) is named the game's second star following the 7-6 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) is named the game's first star following the 7-6 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on March 28, 2025.