Marchenko's late goal lifts Blue Jackets past Canadiens 5-4

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. The Blue Jackets won 5-4.

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. The Blue Jackets won 5-4. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)


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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kirill Marchenko scored with 2:12 left in regulation, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 for their second straight home win, rallying after blowing a pair of two-goal leads. Dmitri Vorokov scored twice to extend his point streak to five games, and Kent Johnson added a goal. Jordan Harris netted his first goal for Columbus, while Zach Werenski and Sean Monahan each had three assists. Jet Greaves made 27 saves. David Savard and Jake Evans each had a goal and an assist for the Canadiens and Sam Montembeault made 27 saves. Montreal had won three straight.

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