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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Wrap - Columbus Wins 4-3

Pierre-Luc Dubois was the difference, potting a pair for Columbus on Sunday as the Blue Jackets skated off with a 4-3 victory over the Canadiens at Bell Centre.

The Blue Jackets were a +121 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 5.5.

Columbus got goals from Pierre-Luc Dubois(2), Gustav Nyquist, and Vladislav Gavrikov in the victory. Gavrikov opened the scoring at 12:45 of the first period.

Elvis Merzlikins turned in a 27-save effort for the Blue Jackets.

Tomas Tatar, Max Domi, and Shea Weber scored for the Canadiens, finding the net behind Elvis Merzlikins.

Montreal got a 23-stop effort from Carey Price in the loss.

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

Montreal outshot Columbus 30-27 in the game.

Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Panthers. The Canadiens will aim to get back on the winning track at New Jersey.