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The Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2) host the Montreal Canadiens (10-6-2), who have lost three in a row, on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which squad we pick to emerge with the victory in Monday's action on the ice.
The Canadiens' offense has scored 33 goals in their last 10 games, while their defense has allowed 39 goals. They have registered 30 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored seven goals (23.3%). They are 4-4-2 over those games.
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Canadiens 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-123)
- 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 on their way to a 9-7-2 overall record.
- Columbus is 4-4-1 (nine points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- The six times this season the Blue Jackets ended a game with just one goal, they went 1-4-1 (three points).
- Columbus has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Blue Jackets are 8-1-1 in the 10 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 17 points).
- In the five games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 4-0-1 record (nine points).
- In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 5-5-0 (10 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Blue Jackets finished 4-2-2 in those contests (10 points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a 10-6-2 record this season and are 5-2-7 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the 11 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
- This season the Canadiens scored only 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 exactly two goals.
- The Canadiens have scored more than two goals 13 times, earning 20 points from those matchups (9-2-2).
- This season, Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal in four games and registered six points with a record of 3-1-0.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 3-4-0 (six points).
- The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Canadiens went 5-2-2 in those matchups (12 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| 18th | 3.11 | Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 25th |
| 3rd | 31.1 | Shots | 24.8 | 29th |
| 29th | 31.4 | Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 11th |
| 23rd | 16.28% | Power Play % | 21.43% | 11th |
| 27th | 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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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