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Canadiens Fall 5-1 Against Columbus - Game Recap
Columbus got a pair of goals from Jack Roslovic as the Blue Jackets skated to a 5-1 victory over Montreal on Wednesday at Nationwide Arena.
Columbus won as a -155 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Columbus got goals from Jack Roslovic(2), Patrik Laine, Emil Bemstrom, and Cole Sillinger in the victory. Roslovic opened the scoring at 8:36 of the first period.
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 20 of 21 Montreal shots in the victory.
Ryan Poehling scored for the Canadiens, finding the net behind Elvis Merzlikins.
Sam Montembeault stopped 26 of 31 shots for the Canadiens, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Columbus scored 1 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Montreal went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Columbus outshot Montreal 31-21 in the game.
Columbus looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kings. The Canadiens will aim to get back on the winning track vs. New York.