Blue Jackets – Canadiens

2024 - 11 - 16

Habs Bring the Heat: Barron Returns, Blue Jackets Feel the Chill!

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Catch the highlights as Canadiens dominate the Blue Jackets with a 5-1 victory while welcoming back Justin Barron!

The Montreal Canadiens welcomed back defenceman Justin Barron to the lineup against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Bell Centre, marking his first appearance since October 31. Barron's return was highly anticipated, especially with veteran David Savard sidelined due to an upper-body injury. As fans filled the stands, the excitement was palpable; everyone was eager to witness Barron's impactful gameplay and see how the Canadiens would fare without one of their key defencemen.

The game kicked off with intense energy. Montreal quickly seized control, with Mike Matheson netting the Habs’ first goal, giving them a 1-0 advantage early in the match. Barron, back in action, demonstrated his impressive skills on the ice, contributing to the team's defensive strength and showcasing why he was missed in the previous games. As the clock ticked on, the Canadiens didn’t let up, pressing hard on their opponents, the Blue Jackets, who were looking to break a tough losing streak.

By the end of the second period, the Canadiens had fans on their feet and Nick Suzuki added an eventual game-winner, securing a 5-1 victory against Columbus. The highlight of the night was the Habs' explosive third period where they scored three goals in swift succession, sending the Blue Jackets reeling and sealing their fate for a sixth straight loss. With Matheson finishing off with a goal and an assist, it was a strong display of teamwork and strategy from the Canadiens.

As the game concluded, Canadiens supporters left the arena reveling in the joy of a decisive victory. Justin Barron not only made his much-awaited return but was instrumental in the team's success. Fun fact: Did you know that the Canadiens had a whopping 86% win rate against the Blue Jackets when playing at home? That impressive statistic seems to have held true once again! And here’s a quirky tidbit – Nick Suzuki's goal was his fifth of the season, making him a top contender for the Habs’ scoring leaderboard. Let's see what the next matchup brings, eh?

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Liveblog: Justin Barron returns to Canadiens lineup vs. Blue Jackets (Fort McMurray Today)

Justin Barron will see the ice for the first time since Oct. 31 when the Canadiens take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Bell Centre on Saturday night.

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Canadiens D David Savard out with upper-body injury vs. Blue Jackets (Sportsnet.ca)

The Montreal Canadiens will be without veteran defenceman David Savard as they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets on Hockey Night in Canada.

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Canadiens' Justin Barron to return vs. Blue Jackets; Jayden Struble ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Defenceman Justin Barron is set to make his return to the team sheet Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets after missing the last six games, ...

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Liveblog: Matheson gives Habs 1-0 lead on Blue Jackets (Montreal Gazette)

Justin Barron will see the ice for the first time since Oct. 31 when the Canadiens take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Bell Centre on Saturday night.

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Lines and defense pairings at morning skate – Nov. 16 (NHL.com)

MONTREAL – Justin Barron will play his first game since October 31 when the Canadiens host the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Bell Centre on Saturday.

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Nick Suzuki has eventual winner as Canadiens beat Blue Jackets 5-1 (ElliotLakeToday.com)

MONTREAL — Nick Suzuki's second-period goal held up as the winner in the Montreal Canadiens' 5-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at Bell ...

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Canadiens score 3 straight in 3rd, pull away from Blue Jackets (NHL.com)

MONTREAL -- Mike Matheson had a goal and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens scored three straight goals in the third period to pull away for a 5-1 win ...

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Canadiens & Blue Jackets Game Day Hockey Trivia (Nov. 16) (Yahoo Sports)

The Montreal Canadiens come back home after a lengthy road trip and welcome back Sean Monahan and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets: Game thread and lines (Habs Eyes on the Prize)

Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In Canada: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Blue Jackets region: Bally Sports Ohio

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Rewind: Columbus Blue Jackets fall apart in Montreal, split back-to ... (The Columbus Dispatch)

Canadiens bust game open with three goals in the third period to hand the Blue Jackets their sxith straight loss on the road.

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Game Day #17: Tarasov In Net As Blue Jackets Battle League-Worst ... (1st Ohio Battery)

Game Day #17: With the losing streak over, the Columbus Blue Jackets look to build on Friday's win as they head north of the border for the first time this ...

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Les Canadiens ont raison des Blue Jackets au Centre Bell (NHL.com)

Nick Suzuki, Lucas Condotta, Jake Evans et Josh Anderson ont contribué à cette poussée offensive qui a coulé les Blue Jackets. Mike Matheson a été l'autre ...

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Blue Jackets Collapse In Third; Fall 5-1 To Canadiens In Montreal (1st Ohio Battery)

Tied late in the second, the Columbus Blue Jackets allowed four unanswered goals over the final 25 minutes of the game to get blown out 5-1 by the Montreal ...

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Le Canadien bat les Blue Jackets (Le Quotidien)

Le Canadien de Montréal a amorcé sur le bon pied un séjour de quatre matchs à domicile avec une victoire de 5-1 contre les Blue Jackets de Columbus, ...

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Hidden Game: Canadiens take advantage of weary Blue Jackets for ... (Montreal Gazette)

"We knew they played last night," Mike Matheson said. "I feel like we had our legs and were able to take advantage of that."

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Canadiens' win over Blue Jackets a step forward in maturation process (Sportsnet.ca)

Montreal did the small, important stuff in Saturday's win over Columbus. That is what maturing is all about, and the Canadiens might finally be doing a bit ...

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Le Canadien bat les Blue Jackets (Le Droit)

Le Canadien de Montréal a livré un effort pas tout à fait complet, samedi soir au Centre Bell, mais il l'a fait durer assez longtemps pour retrouver le ...

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Nick Suzuki has eventual winner as Canadiens beat Blue Jackets 5-1 (Coast Reporter)

MONTREAL — Nick Suzuki's second-period goal held up as the winner in the Montreal Canadiens' 5-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday at Bell ...

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Three Takeaways From Canadiens Convincing Win Over Blue Jackets (Yahoo Sports)

The Montreal Canadiens ended their road trip with a 3-0 shutout loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.

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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens drop the Columbus Blue ... (Globalnews.ca)

The Columbus Blue Jackets were tired when they arrived in Montreal on Saturday after three games in four nights. The Canadiens took advantage of that and ...

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