Separating their shootout and OT winning streaks was a 1-0 shootout loss to the New York Rangers on Jan. 18 at Madison Square Garden – when it took Igor Shesterkin to top Blue Jackets goalie Daniil Tarasov in his first NHL shutout performance.

The NHL has named its three stars for the month of January, and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski has made the list. Werenski was named the third star of the month after an outstanding stretch of play,

Zach Werenski scored on a breakaway 1:01 into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Utah Hockey Club 3-2.