Kirill Marchenko scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period to help the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.

Marchenko gave Columbus the lead 1:15 into the third period with a wrist shot from the right circle that beat Tampa Bay goaltender Jonas Johansson under his left arm.

Kent Johnson and Damon Severson also scored for the Blue Jackets, who won their first home game of the season. Jet Greaves made 22 saves.

Ryan McDonagh and Anthony Cirelli scored for the Lightning, who had their three-game point streak (1-0-2) snapped. Johansson made 28 saves.

Down 2-1 entering the second, Columbus pushed for the equalizer, holding Tampa Bay without a shot on goal in the frame until just over six minutes remained.

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