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Canadiens take win streak into game against the Blue Jackets
Montreal Canadiens (14-16-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (13-15-6, in the Metropolitan Division)
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Last Game
| Date | Home/Away | Opponent | Status | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs |  Anaheim | L | 4 - 3 | |
| @ | Carolina | L | 4 - 1 | |
| @ | Tampa Bay | L | 5 - 3 | |
| vs | New Jersey | W | 4 - 2 | |
| @ | Philadelphia | L | 5 - 4 |
NHL Metropolitan Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 47 | |
| 32 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 46 | |
| 32 | 20 | 11 | 1 | 41 | |
| 35 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 35 | |
| 34 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 34 | |
| 32 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 33 | |
| 34 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 33 | |
| 34 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 32 |
Latest Activity
- - RWChinakhov completed a solo skating session on Wednesday (Dec. 18) but is without a timeline to return, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
- - DThe Blue Jackets announced that Gudbranson underwent successful shoulder surgery on Monday (Oct. 21) and is without a timetable to return.