Johnson scores in 3rd period, Blue Jackets beat Jets 3-1


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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kent Johnson's third-period goal was the tiebreaker, Joonas Korpisalo had 36 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1. The Blue Jackets overcame a terrible first period, tying a season-low with just two shots on goal in the frame. They tied the game in the second period and moved ahead at 9:40 of the third with Johnson's shot through a screen. Patrik Laine also scored for Columbus, and Boone Jenner had an empty-net goal with 3 seconds left. Kyle Connor scored for the Jets, and David Rittich had 21 saves.

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