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NHL action on Thursday includes the Montreal Canadiens (39-21-10) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-22-11) at Bell Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference (88 points), while the Blue Jackets are fifth in the Eastern Conference (87 points).
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Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets: March 26 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.53 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.21 | 25th |
| Shots | 26.6 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 25.00% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.15% | 27th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 14th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 20.23% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.17% | 20th |
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Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Canadiens
- One of Montreal's top offensive options this season is Nicholas Suzuki, who has recorded 86 points in 70 games.
- Cole Caufield is another of Montreal's important contributors currently with 76 total points (44 goals and 32 assists) to his name.
- Montreal's offensive effort is aided by Lane Hutson's 76 points. He's contributed 58 assists.
- In 35 games played this season, Jakub Dobes (23-8-4) has allowed 98 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has totaled 21 goals and 56 assists in 64 games for Columbus, good for 77 points.
- Kirill Marchenko is one of the impact players on offense for Columbus with 59 total points (0.8 per game), with 25 goals and 34 assists in 65 games.
- Columbus' Charlie Coyle is among the leaders on the team with 55 total points (17 goals and 38 assists).
- Jet Greaves has a .910 save percentage (10th-best in the league), with 1,172 total saves, allowing 117 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 24-13-8 record this season.
Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Canadiens
Kirby Dach: Out (Upper Body),
Patrik Laine: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Knee)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Red Wings | L 3-1 | Away |
| 3/21/2026 | Islanders | W 7-3 | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Hurricanes | W 5-2 | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2026 | Kraken | W 5-2 | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Islanders | L 1-0 | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |