Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard, left, controls the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mikael Pyyhtia, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Sean Monahan, center, reaches for the puck between Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson, left, and defenseman Lane Hutson during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jordan Harris, right, works for the puck behind Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. The Blue Jackets won 5-4. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson, center, passes the puck between Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson, left, and defenseman Lane Hutson during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault, left, makes a stop in front of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko, center, and defenseman Lane Hutson during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)