Columbus Blue Jackets Defeat Canadiens 5-4

Kirill Marchenko scored a crucial goal with 2:12 remaining, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, marking their second consecutive home win. Dimitri Voronkov contributed significantly with two goals, while both Sean Monahan and Zach Werenski recorded three assists each. The game featured a back-and-forth battle, with the Canadiens initially taking a lead after trailing; however, the Blue Jackets rallied to tie and ultimately win the game. Patrik Laine's return to Columbus was cut short due to an upper-body injury after the first period, impacting the Canadiens' performance. Jet Greaves made 27 saves for Columbus, ending a seven-game losing streak against Montreal. The win leaves the Blue Jackets feeling positive heading into the NHL's holiday break.