{"id":550998,"date":"2026-04-12T09:12:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T09:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/550998\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T09:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T09:12:21","slug":"columbus-defeats-montreal-5-2-columbus-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/550998\/","title":{"rendered":"Columbus Defeats Montreal 5-2 &#8211; Columbus Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Columbus%2C+OH&amp;city=Columbus&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Columbus+Defeats+Montreal+5-2&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Foh%2Fcolumbus%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fcolumbus-defeats-montreal-5-2%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69db008705dd9.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, geometric painting in bold blue, red, and white colors, capturing the dynamic movements and energy of a hockey game through Picasso-esque abstraction.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A cubist interpretation of the intense action and competition on the ice as the Blue Jackets and Canadiens battled it out.Columbus Today<\/p>\n<p>The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Montreal Canadiens by a score of 5-2 in a National Hockey League matchup. Columbus scored two goals in the first period to take an early lead, which they would not relinquish for the rest of the game.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This win helps the Blue Jackets maintain their position in the NHL standings as they push for a playoff spot, while the Canadiens continue to struggle in what has been a difficult season for the storied franchise.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>Columbus got goals from Boone Jenner and Charlie Coyle in the first period to jump out to a 2-0 lead. Montreal&#8217;s Josh Anderson scored late in the first to cut the deficit to 2-1, but the Blue Jackets pulled away with three unanswered goals in the second and third periods to secure the victory.<\/p>\n<p>        The game was played on April 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Boone Jenner<\/p>\n<p>A forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets who scored the opening goal of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Charlie Coyle<\/p>\n<p>A forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets who scored the second goal of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Anderson<\/p>\n<p>A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored their lone goal in the first period.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Columbus%2C+OH&amp;city=Columbus&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Columbus+Defeats+Montreal+5-2&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Foh%2Fcolumbus%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fcolumbus-defeats-montreal-5-2%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe came out strong in the first period and that set the tone for the rest of the game. Our guys played with a lot of energy and discipline tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Brad Larsen, Head Coach, Columbus Blue Jackets<\/p>\n<p>                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Blue Jackets will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Canadiens will try to regroup and find a way to turn their season around.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This game showcased the Blue Jackets&#8217; ability to jump out to an early lead and then maintain control throughout, while the Canadiens struggled to mount a comeback despite a late first-period goal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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