The Canadiens are currently running out of steam.
They look to end a three-game losing streak tonight against the Blue Jackets.
Here are the ingredients:
Tonight's lineup
Tonight composition#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/G2vI39NzXv
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) November 18, 2025
#CBJ warm-up lines against Montreal.
Chinakhov-Monahan-Johnson
Voronkov-Fantilli-Marchenko
Sillinger-Coyle-Olivier
ZAR-Lundeström-WoodWerenski-Provorov
Mateichuk-Severson
Christiansen-FabbroGreaves (starter)
MerzlikinsTop-line Chinakhov
Shekai vs Olivier?– Mark Scheig (@mark_scheig) November 18, 2025
The game started poorly for Martin St. Louis' team.
Zach Werenski had all the time in the world to score the first goal of the game.
VERENSKY WITH Snipe
: @SportsOnPrimeCA
https://t.co/93veFI9jrZ pic.twitter.com/199nbxHwFD
– NHL (@NHL) November 18, 2025
In the second period, the new second line Juraj Slafkovski, who was the team's most frequently used striker in the first, Ivan Demidov and Oliver Kapanen, came into their own.
Finn finished off the game for his teammates and Mike Matheson.
Demidov to Matheson Kapanen and GOAL! 1-1.#GoHabsGo V. #CBJ at RDS
– RDS (@RDSca) November 18, 2025
He's on track to score 30 goals in his debut season.
But before the end of the period, Columbus scored twice.
First, Adam Fantilli took advantage of Joshua Roy's sloppy play to score his team's second goal.
FANTILLI TAKES BACK THE LEADERSHIP!
CBJ x @FanaticsBook pic.twitter.com/AvcngYnmfh
– Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) November 18, 2025
And in the power play, Dmitry Voronkov doubled the advantage.
BIG BOSS DELIVERS
CBJ x @FanaticsBook pic.twitter.com/LbVcRd2wcB
– Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) November 18, 2025
The Canadiens had a much better third period, scoring two goals in overtime.
Lane Hutson took charge during this period.
With Josh Anderson aiming to cut the deficit to one, he did his best to find the batting line.
Andy knows how to score in Columbus
Andy knows a thing or two about scoring goals. Columbus#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/igvYHpYFnX
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) November 18, 2025
And at the end of the period, when Jakub Dobes was on the bench, Hutson scored from the point.
Overtime in Ohio.
THIS IS NOT THE END
NOT COMPLETED YET#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/SG0RSUTxZa
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) November 18, 2025
Despite the Habs' total dominance in overtime, Jet Greaves didn't give up.
Then we needed a shootout.
Kent Johnson TARGET
Nick Suzuki STOP
Adam Fantilli STOP
Cole Cofield TARGET
Kirill Marchenko TARGET
Ivan Demidov STOP
Final score: 4-3 Columbus.
Martin St. Louis' team lost for the fourth time in a row.
Montreal will not play tomorrow. Next game is Thursday against the Washington Capitals.
Advanced
– He played a great game.
Juraj Slafkowski is back on the Habs' top line along with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) November 18, 2025
“He almost scored his first goal in the NHL.
Quality chance for Jared Davidson: pic.twitter.com/EfSzrhZZC6
– Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) November 18, 2025
– It's surprising, though.
Zachary Bolduc is the most used forward after two periods: 11:30.
He is followed by Kapanen at 11:14.
– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) November 18, 2025
– You will never get used to it.
#Habs Jakub Dobes surprised by the sound of the canon #GoHabsGo #NHL #Hockey @RocketSports pic.twitter.com/Fut7PdSWwK
– Chris J (@ChrisHabs360) November 18, 2025
– Cole Caufield is having a hard time today.
Cole Caufield appears to be in pain again on the Habs bench.
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) November 18, 2025
