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The NHL slate on Saturday features a matchup between the Montreal Canadiens (47-22-10) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (39-28-12), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens rank third with 104 points and the Blue Jackets are 11th with 90 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens: April 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 11, 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 | 3.43 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 16th |
| Shots | 26.3 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 23.18% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.01% | 20th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.01 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 22nd |
| Shots | 29.1 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 19.27% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.39% | 26th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Top Players
Canadiens
- With 28 goals and 70 assists this season, Nicholas Suzuki is one of Montreal's leading contributors (98 points).
- Cole Caufield has 87 points (50 goals, 37 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through 79 games, Lane Hutson has proven himself as another option for Montreal. He has 75 points (12 goals and 63 assists).
- In the 41 games Jakub Dobes has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 18th in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has racked up 80 points (1.1 per game) for Columbus, with 22 goals and 58 assists in 72 games (playing 25:11 per game).
- Kirill Marchenko has amassed 65 points this season, with 26 goals and 39 assists.
- Columbus' Adam Fantilli is among the leading scorers on the team with 56 total points (23 goals and 33 assists).
- Jet Greaves is 25-17-9 in 52 games this season, conceding 135 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 1,327 saves and a .908 save percentage (10th-best in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Canadiens
Alexander Carrier: Out (Upper Body),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Knee),
Dmitri Voronkov: Out (Hand),
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body),
Damon Severson: Out For Season (Shoulder)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2026 | Devils | L 3-0 | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Panthers | W 4-3 | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Lightning | W 2-1 | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 4/12/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2026 | Jets | L 2-1 | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Red Wings | W 4-3 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Sabres | L 5-0 | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 4/14/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |