Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The victory came after Nichushkin and Johnson scored in the shootout to lift the Blue Jackets past the Stars.
Photos from the game show Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle looking for an open shot against Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith during the second period. Dallas forward Trey Taylor and Columbus forward Conor Garland battled for position in front of the Stars' net. Blue Jackets goaltender Cam Talbot made a save against Stars forward Arttu Hyry in the first period, while Stars forward Mikko Rantanen carried the puck past Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk.
