The Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2) host the Montreal Canadiens (10-6-2) at Nationwide Arena on Nov. 17, 2025, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 12th (with 20 points) and the Canadiens sixth (22 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Montreal vs. Columbus odds
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Injury reports
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Boone Jenner: Out (Upper Body)
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Lower Body),
Patrik Laine: Out (Lower Body),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot)
Stats to know
- Kirill Marchenko has put up 20 points in 18 games (eight goals and 12 assists).
- In 11 games, Jet Greaves has conceded 31 goals (2.79 goals-against average) and has recorded 291 saves.
- Nicholas Suzuki has 21 points this season (1.2 per game), with four goals and 17 assists in 18 games (playing 20:23 per game).
- Samuel Montembeault has allowed 37 goals (3.6 goals-against average) and compiled 223 saves with an .858 save percentage (65th in the league).
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