The the Columbus Blue Jackets moved to 38-23 with 11 overtime losses and 1 point, while the the Montreal Canadiens went to 40-21 with 10 overtime losses and 2 points in a 2-1 game at Bell Centre that drew 20962.
First period
The the Columbus Blue Jackets opened the scoring with 1 goal in the first period, and the the Montreal Canadiens answered with 1 goal in the same period.
The Jackets finished the night with 26 shots and 27 hits, and the Habs ended with 20 shots and 24 hits.
Damon Severson supplied the Jackets’ only goal, and
Isac Lundestrom and
Boone Jenner logged 1 assist apiece.
Second period
The second period stayed scoreless as the Jackets generated chances toward their 26-shot total and Jet Greaves carried 18 saves on 20 shots against.
The Canadiens’ penalty kill held on the only Columbus power play opportunity, and the Jackets went 0-for-1 with 1 power-play shot.
Columbus Blue Jackets post-match stats included a 49 percent faceoff rate on 47 draws, with 23 wins and 24 losses.
Third period
The the Montreal Canadiens scored 1 even-strength goal in the third period to secure the winning goal, while the Jackets posted 0 goals in the frame.
Jakub Dobes earned the goaltending win with 25 saves on 26 shots against for Montreal.
The Jackets recorded 17 giveaways and 5 takeaways, and the Canadiens finished with 8 giveaways and 3 takeaways in game-changing plays Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens.
The Columbus Blue Jackets coach post-game reaction centered on a 6-penalty-minute night from 3 minors, while the Canadiens took 4 penalty minutes on 2 minors.
The Columbus Blue Jackets post-game interviews followed a matchup in which Montreal’s 51 percent faceoff edge came on 24 wins in 47 draws.
The Jackets are scheduled to host the San Jose Sharks at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on 3/28/2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, with viewing on ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and FDSOH.
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