Nikita Nikitin's OT goal gives Blue Jackets 2-1 victory over Flames

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, left, of Russia, blocks the net on Calgary Flames' Lance Bouma during the second period NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh) (The Associated Press)

Columbus Blue Jackets' Jack Skille, right, checks Calgary Flames' Jiri Hudler, from the Czech Republic, during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Alberta, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh) (The Associated Press)

CALGARY, Alberta – Defenseman Nikita Nikitin scored his first goal of the season 2:25 into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.

With a delayed penalty coming to Flames forward Jiri Hudler for goalie interference, Columbus poured on the pressure with Sergei Bobrovsky having gone to the bench for an extra skater.

When David Savard's shot was blocked by Mikael Backlund in front, the puck caromed out to Nikitin, who had an empty net with Reto Berra down and out.

Nick Foligno also scored for Columbus (8-11-3). The Blue Jackets are 2-1 with two stops left on a five-game road trip.

Joe Colborne scored for Calgary (7-11-4), which has lost six straight at home (0-5-1).