Bolduc's Winner Gives Canadiens Third Straight Win

Zachary Bolduc snapped a 31‑game goal drought with a 4:36 third‑period shot into the top‑left corner, giving Montreal a 2‑1 lead over Columbus. The win was the Canadiens’ third consecutive victory.

Jayden Struble also scored, ending his own season‑long drought, while Jakub Dobes made 25 saves. The Blue Jackets fell to 19‑4‑4 under new coach Rick Bowness, climbing to second in the Metropolitan Division.