The Columbus Blue Jackets held off the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, securing a 3-2 victory and concluding their three-game homestand on a positive note. Kirill Marchenko's early third-period goal proved to be the game-winner, lifting the Blue Jackets over the Lightning.

The Blue Jackets came out with energy, with Kent Johnson scoring the first goal of the game at 4:58 into the first period. Johnson capitalized on a loose puck in front of the net, roofing a backhand shot past Lightning goalie Jonas Johansson. However, the Lightning responded, with Ryan McDonagh tying the game with a shot that deflected off Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves and into the net. Anthony Cirelli then scored on the power play, giving the Lightning a 2-1 lead.

Columbus dominated the second period, outshooting Tampa Bay 14-3. Damon Severson scored the lone goal of the period, tying the game at 2-2 with a shot. Mathieu Olivier assisted on the goal.

Just over a minute into the third period, Kirill Marchenko put the Blue Jackets ahead. Marchenko took a pass from Dmitri Voronkov and beat Johansson with a shot. The Blue Jackets then held off a late push by the Lightning to secure the win.

The Blue Jackets' victory marked their first home win of the season and snapped a three-game losing streak. With the win, the Blue Jackets improved to 2-3-0 on the season. The Lightning fell to 1-3-2.

Jet Greaves made 22 saves for the Blue Jackets. Jonas Johansson stopped 28 shots for the Lightning.

Kirill Marchenko became the first Blue Jacket to score five goals in their first five games of the season. The Blue Jackets' win was fueled by a strong work ethic and physical play. Mathieu Olivier's fight with Curtis Douglas provided an energy boost, and Boone Jenner standing up for a teammate also contributed to the team's intensity.