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Canadiens Thump Islanders 7-3; Blue Jackets Seek Fifth Win
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Islanders 7-3, while the Columbus Blue Jackets seek to extend their winning streak. The Canadiens' win came after internal discussions about improving their play.
The Montreal Canadiens' 7-3 victory over the New York Islanders followed recent losses to the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks. Kaiden Guhle said the team knew they "needed to change something" after those losses. Cole Caufield scored a hat trick, and Juraj Slafkovsky had four points for Montreal. The Islanders are set to face the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are on a four-game winning streak. The Blue Jackets are 37-21-11 overall and in the same division as the Islanders, the Metropolitan Division. The Islanders have a 39-26-5 overall record, and are 13-6-2 against Metropolitan Division teams.
Key Facts
- The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Islanders 7-3.
- Cole Caufield recorded a hat trick for Montreal.
- Juraj Slafkovsky tallied four points for the Canadiens.
- The Canadiens win followed team discussions about needed changes.
- Columbus is on a four-game win streak.
- The Blue Jackets have a 37-21-11 record.
- The Islanders are 39-26-5 overall.
- New York is 13-6-2 against Metropolitan Division teams.
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Research Sources
- Sportsnet — Canadiens’ win over Islanders reinforces way to play in race to playoffs
- Sportsnet — NHL Highlights: Canadiens 7, Islanders 3
- The News-Gazette — Blue Jackets play the Islanders on 4-game win streak