The Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2) host the Montreal Canadiens (10-6-2) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on November 17, 2025, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank 12th in the Eastern Conference with 20 points and the Canadiens are sixth in the Eastern Conference with 22 points.
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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens: Nov. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.00 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 19th |
| Shots | 31.1 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 16.28% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.92% | 26th |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 25th |
| Shots | 24.8 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 21.43% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.37% | 17th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Top Players
Blue Jackets
- One of Columbus' top offensive players this season is Kirill Marchenko, who has put up 20 points in 18 games.
- Having scored seven goals and adding seven assists, Dmitri Voronkov is a top contributor for Columbus through 18 games.
- Columbus' offensive effort is aided by Zachary Werenski's 14 points. He's contributed nine assists.
- As Columbus' top goalie, Jet Greaves has recorded 5 wins and 4 losses this season while allowing 31 goals with 291 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 21 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Montreal. He has four goals and 17 assists in 18 games.
- Cole Caufield is one of the impact players on offense for Montreal with 19 total points (1.1 per game), with 13 goals and six assists in 18 games.
- Lane Hutson has earned one goal on the season, adding 13 assists.
- Samuel Montembeault is 4-5-1 in 11 games this season, conceding 37 goals (3.6 goals against average) with 223 saves and an .858 save percentage (65th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Boone Jenner: Out (Upper Body)
Canadiens
Patrik Laine: Out (Lower Body),
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Lower Body),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Kraken | W 2-1 | Away |
| 11/13/2025 | Oilers | W 5-4 | Home |
| 11/15/2025 | Rangers | L 2-1 | Home |
| 11/17/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 11/18/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 11/22/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Kings | L 5-1 | Home |
| 11/13/2025 | Stars | L 7-0 | Home |
| 11/15/2025 | Bruins | L 3-2 | Home |
| 11/17/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 11/22/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |