MONTREAL — Nick Suzuki’s second-period goal proved to be the game-winner as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Saturday at the Bell Centre.
Mike Matheson, Lucas Condotta, Jake Evans, and Josh Anderson also found the net as Montreal (6-10-2) bounced back from a six-game losing streak, winning two of their last three games.
Samuel Montembeault made 25 saves for his fifth career win against Columbus, the most victories he has against any NHL opponent.
Dante Fabbro scored the lone goal for Columbus (6-9-2) in his first with the Blue Jackets after being claimed off waivers from the Nashville Predators earlier in the week. Daniil Tarasov stopped 25 shots, but Columbus lost its seventh game in eight outings.
Montreal went 1-for-3 on the power play, with the Canadiens scoring at least one power-play goal in each of their six victories this season.
The Canadiens also honored former captain Shea Weber before the game, celebrating his recent induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday. Weber joined 60 other former Montreal players enshrined on the team’s Ring of Honour.
Takeaways
- Blue Jackets: Columbus allowed five or more goals in a game for the fifth time this season.
- Canadiens: Montreal extended its winning streak over Columbus to six regular-season games dating back to Nov. 23, 2022, outscoring the Blue Jackets 27-9 during that stretch.
Key Moment
With the score tied 1-1 late in the second period, Suzuki received a pass from Joel Armia at center ice, skated into the offensive zone, and fired a snap shot past Tarasov’s glove for his seventh goal of the season.
Key Stat
Matheson’s goal marked the Canadiens' first power-play goal by a defenseman this season and the first power-play goal overall since Jan. 20, 2024, when Matheson scored in Boston.
Up Next
- Canadiens: Host the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.
- Blue Jackets: Visit the Boston Bruins on Monday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on Nov. 16, 2024.
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