nhl Game Recap
Canadiens Down Columbus 5-1 - Match Report
The Blue Jackets came up short Saturday against the Canadiens, falling 5-1.
Montreal won as a -110 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jake Evans, Lucas Condotta, Josh Anderson, Mike Matheson, and Nick Suzuki each scored for the Canadiens in the victory. Matheson opened the scoring for Montreal.
Sam Montembeault turned in a 25-save effort for the Canadiens.
Dante Fabbro scored for the Blue Jackets, finding the net behind Sam Montembeault.
Columbus got a 25-stop effort from Daniil Tarasov in the loss.
On the power play, Montreal went 1-for-4, while the Blue Jackets were 0-for-4 with the man advantage.
Montreal outshot Columbus 30-26 in the game.
Montreal looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Oilers. The Blue Jackets will aim to get back on the winning track at Boston.