Josh Bailey scored 2:58 into overtime as the Isles did something that they had never done before: win a game in Columbus. The win allowed the Isles to sweep the season series from the Blue Jackets. Onto the Trick:
1. The Isles grabbed the early lead as Kyle Okposo and Sean Begenheim scored 62 seconds apart to give the Isles a 2-0 lead before the first television timeout. It was Okposo's 17th goal of the season, one fewer than he had last season when he led the squad.
2. R.J. Umberger scored the only goal of the second period, recording his 21st goal just 51 seconds into play. R.J. now has 50 points on the season (21-29-50), matching a career high. It was Umberger's 11th goal in 25 games against the Isles.
3. The Blue Jackets ...
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