Blue Jackets Snap Seven-Game Losing Streak To Montreal With 5-4 ...
After building a 2-0 lead going into the second period, the Blue Jackets found themselves down a goal in the third but would come back to beat the Canadiens 5-4.
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- Montreal Canadiens beat Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in a tight game on March 27, 2026, extending Montreal’s win streak to three; the edge came from Zach Bolduc’s breakthrough and a strong defensive effort from the Habs.[2]
- A separate late-season result saw Columbus rally to a 5-2 road win over Montreal, with Jet Greaves stopping 20 shots and Kirill Marchenko contributing, keeping Columbus in playoff contention as the season wound down (April 10, 2026).[4]
- Earlier in the season, the Blue Jackets snapped a seven-game skid against Montreal with a 5-4 victory, highlighted by Patrik Laine’s comments and a late Jacket comeback; this game was notable for the Jackets’ resilience and home-ice performance on that night (Dec 23, 2024).[1]
- Additional context from related coverage: Canadiens vs Blue Jackets matchups continued to draw interest as both teams navigated the playoff picture in 2025–26, including preview and post-game analyses that framed the rivalry as a meaningful late-season test for both clubs.[8][9]
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