McNabb gave the Golden Knights a 3-2 lead at 13:13 with a low-angle shot from the right side that went over the left shoulder of Jet Greaves and into the net. The score marks McNabb's first goal in 35 games and first goal this season; the last time he scored was April 8.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen is back in charge of an NHL team once again. The Buffalo Sabres promoted Kekäläinen to GM on Monday as they fired Kevyn Adams.

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Increasing commitment level falls short for Columbus Blue Jackets in stinging loss to Vegas Golden Knights, their fifth straight loss.

When Adam Fantilli left the game pouring blood after taking a high stick from Brayden McNabb, giving the Jackets a power play for the duration of regulation, and then came back patched up and ready to finish, you just knew they were going to score. But that didn't happen, and the Blue Jackets were left frustrated once again.

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One more game remains in an East Coast swing that has the Vegas Golden Knights feeling some early holiday cheer.

Tonight will be the third 25th Anniversary Game Celebration of the year, as CBJ alumni Tyler Wright, David Savard, Jody Shelley, Chris Clark and Aaron Johnson will sign autographs on the main concourse pregame before being recognized pregame.

Ben Hutton and Brayden McNabb scored in the third period, and the Vegas Golden Knights continued their strong road run, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games.