The Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2) take the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (10-6-2) as a part of Monday's NHL slate, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 12th in the Eastern Conference (20 points), and the Canadiens are sixth in the Eastern Conference (22 points).
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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens: Nov. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 19th |
| Shots | 31.1 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 16.28% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.92% | 26th |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 25th |
| Shots | 24.8 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 21.43% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.37% | 17th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Top Players
Blue Jackets
- One of Columbus' top offensive players this season is Kirill Marchenko, who has put up 20 points in 18 games.
- Having scored seven goals and adding seven assists, Dmitri Voronkov is an important piece of the offense for Columbus through 18 games.
- With 13 points through 18 games (four goals and nine assists), Zachary Werenski has been an important part of Columbus' offensive attack this season.
- In 11 games played this season, Jet Greaves (5-4-2) has allowed 31 goals.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has scored four goals (0.2 per game) and put up 17 assists (0.9 per game), contributing to the Montreal offense with 21 total points (1.2 per game).
- Cole Caufield is a top offensive contributor for Montreal with 19 total points this season. He has scored 13 goals and added six assists in 18 games.
- Lane Hutson is a crucial player on offense for Montreal with one goal and 13 assists.
- Samuel Montembeault has an .858 save percentage (65th in the league), with 223 total saves, allowing 37 goals (3.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 4-5-1 record this season.
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Boone Jenner: Out (Upper Body)
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Lower Body),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Patrik Laine: Out (Lower Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Kraken | W 2-1 | Away |
| 11/13/2025 | Oilers | W 5-4 | Home |
| 11/15/2025 | Rangers | L 2-1 | Home |
| 11/17/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 11/18/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 11/22/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Kings | L 5-1 | Home |
| 11/13/2025 | Stars | L 7-0 | Home |
| 11/15/2025 | Bruins | L 3-2 | Home |
| 11/17/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 11/22/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |