The Columbus Blue Jackets triumphed over the Montreal Canadiens 5-4, marking their second consecutive home victory. Kirill Marchenko scored the game-winner late in the third period, while Dmitri Voronkov notched two goals, extending his point streak to five games. Despite a strong effort from the Canadiens, who had a goal from David Savard and a point streak extension for Lane Hutson, they couldn't secure the win.

The Blue Jackets displayed resilience, overcoming a two-goal lead squander for the second straight game. Jet Greaves made 27 saves, ending a seven-game losing streak against Montreal. The Canadiens struggled to recover after falling behind, continuing their trend of poor performance when trailing after the first period.