Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens (12 Apr, 2026) Live Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game, final score 5-2, from 12 April 2026 on ESPN.
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- Canadiens vs Blue Jackets latest result: The Canadiens fell 5-2 to the Blue Jackets in Montreal on April 11, 2026, extending Columbus’ playoff push. This game kept Columbus within striking distance in the Metropolitan playoff race, while Montreal continued to press for postseason positioning.[2][3]
- Recent context: Columbus has been in pursuit of a playoff berth with several key performances; their offense and goaltending have shown resilience in the late season stretch.[3][8]
- Notable implications: Columbus’ win over Montreal tightened the race for third in the Metropolitan Division, with both teams jockeying for final seeding and potential advantages entering the playoffs.[3]
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