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Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets Wrap - Columbus Wins 5-2

Columbus got a pair of goals from Pierre-Luc Dubois as the Blue Jackets skated to a 5-2 victory over Montreal on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena.

Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets were rewarded as +105 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.

Columbus got goals from Pierre-Luc Dubois(2), Boone Jenner, Emil Bemstrom, and Eric Robinson in the victory. Robinson opened the scoring at 1:24 of the first period.

Joonas Korpisalo turned in a 30-save effort for the Blue Jackets.

Artturi Lehkonen, and Joel Armia scored for the Canadiens, finding the net behind Joonas Korpisalo.

Montreal got a 21-stop effort from Carey Price in the loss.

On the power play, Columbus went 1-for-2, while the Canadiens were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.

Montreal outshot Columbus 32-26 in the game.

Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Red Wings. The Canadiens will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Ottawa.