Columbus 2, Montreal 1
First Period
1. Columbus, Bjorkstrand 14 (Laine) 1:16.
Penalties — Domi Clb (roughing) 10:01; Wideman Mtl (tripping) 10:01; Kulak Mtl (hooking) 14:09.
Second Period
No Scoring.
Penalties — Chiarot Mtl (tripping) 2:51.
Third Period
2. Montreal, Caufield 3 (Poehling) 2:55.
3. Columbus, Laine 13 (Werenski, Voracek) 19:52 (pp).
Penalties — Sillinger Clb (slashing) 9:00; Petry Mtl (tripping) 18:33.
Shots on goal by
| Columbus | 18 | 14 | 10 | _ | 42 |
| Montreal | 8 | 9 | 14 | _ | 31 |
Goal — Columbus: Merzlikins (W, 17-12-1). Montreal: Montembeault (L, 2-9-4).
Power plays (goals-chances) — Columbus: 1-3; Montreal: 0-1.
Referees — TJ Luxmore, Chris Rooney. Linesmen — Caleb Apperson, Ryan Galloway.
Attendance — 500 at Montreal.
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