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The Montreal Canadiens (10-6-2) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2) on the road on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we expect to emerge victorious in Monday's hockey action.
In the last 10 outings for the Canadiens, their offense has put up 33 goals while their defense has given up 39 (they have a 4-4-2 record in those games). In 30 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with seven goals (23.3% success rate).
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Canadiens 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-129)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets (9-7-2 overall) have a 3-2-5 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Columbus has nine points (4-4-1) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- Looking at the six times this season the Blue Jackets ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-4-1 record, good for three points.
- Columbus has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 10 games (8-1-1, 17 points).
- In the five games when Columbus has recorded 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 have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 4-2-2 to register 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.
- In the 11 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
- This season the Canadiens registered 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 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' 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| 19th | 3.11 | Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 25th |
| 3rd | 31.1 | Shots | 24.8 | 29th |
| 29th | 31.4 | Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 11th |
| 22nd | 16.28% | Power Play % | 21.43% | 13th |
| 26th | 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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