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The Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2) host the Montreal Canadiens (10-6-2, losers of three in a row) at Nationwide Arena. The contest on Monday, Nov. 17 starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will secure the win in Monday's matchup.
In the last 10 contests, the Canadiens have put up a record of 4-4-2. They have scored 33 goals, while their opponents have scored 39. They have gone on the power play 30 times during that span, and have capitalized with seven goals (23.3% of opportunities).
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Canadiens 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-122)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have gone 3-2-5 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 9-7-2.
- Columbus has nine points (4-4-1) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal, they went 1-4-1 (three points).
- Columbus has lost both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets are 8-1-1 in the 10 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 17 points).
- In the five games when Columbus has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up nine points after finishing 4-0-1.
- In the 10 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 5-5-0 (10 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Blue Jackets went 4-2-2 in those contests (10 points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a record of 10-6-2 this season and are 5-2-7 in overtime matchups.
- Montreal has earned 15 points (7-3-1) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
- 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 a pair of goals.
- The Canadiens have scored at least three goals 13 times, earning 20 points from those matchups (9-2-2).
- This season, Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal in four games has a record of 3-1-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 3-4-0 (six points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned 12 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 3.00 | 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+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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