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The Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2) host the Montreal Canadiens (10-6-2), who have lost three straight, on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we predict to bring home the win in Monday's hockey contest.
The Canadiens have totaled 33 goals during their last 10 games, while conceding 39 goals. A total of 30 power-play opportunities during that time have netted seven power-play goals (23.3%). They are 4-4-2 over those games.
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Canadiens 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-131)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets are 3-2-5 in overtime matchups as part of a 9-7-2 overall record.
- In the nine games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-4-1 record (good for nine points).
- Looking at the six times this season the Blue Jackets finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-4-1 record, good for three points.
- Columbus has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 10 times, and are 8-1-1 in those games (to register 17 points).
- In the five games when Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 4-0-1 to record nine points.
- In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 5-5-0 (10 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents eight times, and went 4-2-2 (10 points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens (10-6-2 overall) have posted a record of 5-2-7 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
- In the 11 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
- This season the Canadiens scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Montreal has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Canadiens have scored more than two goals in 13 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
- This season, Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal in four games has a record of 3-1-0 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 3-4-0 (six points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 5-2-2 to register 12 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| 19th | 3.11 | Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 25th |
| 3rd | 31.1 | Shots | 24.8 | 29th |
| 29th | 31.4 | Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 11th |
| 22nd | 16.28% | Power Play % | 21.43% | 13th |
| 26th | 72.92% | Penalty Kill % | 79.37% | 17th |
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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