The Montreal Canadiens downed the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Saturday night. A close game was blown wide open in the third period.

Columbus Blue Jackets fall apart in Montreal, split back-to-back It’s fast paced, aggressive and more than anything else, the Blue Jackets' preferred identity is rooted in simplicity. They've been highly effective when sticking to it,

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 claimed a 5-1 win.