October 24, 2026 - 6:51 pm

The Vegas Golden Knights almost went a full night without giving up a power-play goal. Key word being “almost.”

But the Knights’ penalty kill couldn’t get the one they needed, losing 2-1 in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Saturday.

Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli’s one-timer from the right circle ended the game 59 seconds into the extra frame.

Defenseman Shea Theodore was called for holding Columbus winger Matthew Knies 15 seconds into overtime.

It marked the fifth straight game the Knights have given up a goal while shorthanded. This one came against a Blue Jackets team (4-5-0) that entered Saturday with the fewest points in the Eastern Conference.

“I thought our guys did a real good job with their details,” coach Ryan Craig said. “They have some high-end offensive players.

“We knew they were going to put pucks behind us.…