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. Congrats Z! 🎉 Zach Werenski has been named the @NHL 's Third Star of January! 📝 https://t.co/kwvpez7o8V pic.twitter.com/eMWIDuFGgB

Werenski scored the OT goal for a Blue Jackets 3-2 win after a 2-0 rally, while Utah faces their fourth straight loss.