MONTREAL — Patrik Laine scored a power-play function with 6.5 seconds left in law and the Columbus Blue Jackets escaped Montreal with a 2-1 win over the Canadiens, who misplaced for the second one time in as many video games below new trainer Martin St. Louis.
Oliver Bjorkstad had the primary function for Columbus (23-22-1) simply 76 seconds into the sport and Elvis Merzlikins made 30 saves for the win.
Cole Caufield spoke back for Montreal (8-32-7) early within the 3rd length together with his 3rd function of the season.
Samuel Montembeault had a hectic day on the place of work, blocking off 37-of-38 pictures for the Canadiens.
It was once the Blue Jackets’ 2d victory on the Bell Centre in 14 days, extending their win streak to 5 video games and 6 of their final seven.
The Habs slumped to a nine-game winless streak.
St. Louis, 46, was once going through the group he’d prior to now labored for as a different groups marketing consultant in 2018-19.
Columbus had been wakeful for the matinee recreation, scoring only one:16 in.
Ben Chiarot’s clearance strive deflected off Laine and onto Bjorkstrand’s stick. The Dane skated against the slot, bounced the puck off of Alexander Romanov and beat Montembeault with the fourth shot of the sport.
After a scoreless 2d length, Caufield took good thing about a defensive mistake to attain in a 2d consecutive recreation.
Vladislav Gavrikov gave the puck away to Chiarot alongside the forums. The defenceman discovered Caufield within the prime slot who surprised Merzlikins to tie issues up at 1-1.
Jeff Petry took a tripping penalty with 1:27 left in law, opening the door for Columbus’ game-winner.
Laine bagged a one-timer with 6.5 seconds left in law to lend a hand Columbus clinch two issues.
