Fantilli Scores Twice as Blue Jackets Win 3-2 in OT

Toronto, Ontario - Adam Fantilli scored twice, including the game-winning goal in overtime, as the Columbus Blue Jackets overcame a late rally by the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 3-2 victory on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena.

The Blue Jackets, who led 2-0 midway through the second period, improved to 11-8-2 with the win, earning two points in a matchup against a depleted Toronto squad. The Maple Leafs, now 9-9-2, salvaged one point in the overtime loss but dropped their second game of the season to Columbus. The result capped Toronto's franchise-record 15 home games in their first 21 contests, leaving them with an 8-4-2 mark at home as they embark on a season-high six-game road trip.

Columbus struck first early in the second period when Fantilli's shot deflected off Dmitri Voronkov's thigh and past Toronto goaltender Joseph Woll, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead at 2:11. The Blue Jackets extended their advantage to 2-0 later in the frame during an extended offensive shift. After forcing an icing, Fantilli's line capitalized on a tired Toronto unit, with Fantilli roofing a shot from the slot for his fourth goal of the season.

Toronto responded before the second intermission. A...