Sidney Crosby set up Ricard Rakell’s tying goal with 13.7 seconds left in regulation, then scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.

For the third straight game against the Penguins this season, the Blue Jackets blew a late lead to fall in extra time.

Werenski, who is tied for second among NHL defensemen in points, missed the past four games with a lower body injury

Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets is selected for Team USA's hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Sabres are the hottest team in the NHL, carrying a 10-game winning streak into Nationwide Arena for a 3 p.m. matinee against the Blue Jackets on Saturday. A win would set a Sabres franchise record.

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