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The Montreal Canadiens (5-10-2) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (6-8-2) as a part of Saturday's NHL action, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens rank 16th and the Blue Jackets 15th in the Eastern Conference.
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Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets: Nov. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.71 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 4.06 | 32nd |
| Shots | 24.1 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 22.03% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.66% | 18th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.25 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.50 | 28th |
| Shots | 32.1 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 18.60% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.85% | 13th |
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Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Canadiens
- A leading offensive player this season for Montreal, Nicholas Suzuki has put up 17 points.
- With 12 goals and one assist, Cole Caufield is one of the most important contributors for Montreal with his 13 points (0.8 per game).
- Through 14 games, Juraj Slafkovsky has proven himself as another option for Montreal. He has 11 points (one goal and 10 assists).
- As Montreal's top goalie, Samuel Montembeault has recorded 4 wins and 8 losses this season while allowing 35 goals with 293 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko has put up 16 points (one per game) for Columbus, with six goals and 10 assists in 16 games (playing 18:15 per game).
- Sean Monahan has totaled 13 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has six goals and seven assists.
- Columbus' Zachary Werenski is among the leading scorers on the team with 12 total points (four goals and eight assists).
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 3-5-1 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (37th in the league). He has 228 saves, and has conceded 26 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee),
Patrik Laine: Out (Knee),
Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Out (Leg)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Kent Johnson: Out (Upper Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 4-1 | Away |
| 11/11/2024 | Sabres | W 7-5 | Away |
| 11/14/2024 | Wild | L 3-0 | Away |
| 11/16/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 11/18/2024 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 11/23/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 11/26/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2024 | Ducks | L 4-2 | Away |
| 11/12/2024 | Kraken | L 5-2 | Away |
| 11/15/2024 | Penguins | W 6-2 | Home |
| 11/16/2024 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 11/18/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 11/21/2024 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 11/23/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |