- Matchup: Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Canadiens (-152) Blue Jackets (+126)
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This matchup at Nationwide Arena will feature the Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-1) facing off against the Montreal Canadiens (10-5-2) on Monday. Current odds place the Canadiens at -152 and the Blue Jackets at +126, with a total set at 6 goals.
In their last game, the Montreal Canadiens suffered a 7-0 defeat against the Stars. They accumulated 15 minutes in penalties and had three power play opportunities, yet failed to score. Offensively, the Canadiens struggled significantly, unable to capitalize on any of their 24 shots on goal.
This season, opponents have utilized 58 power play opportunities against the Canadiens, ranking them 11th in the league for power plays faced, resulting in 12 goals conceded. Montreal has faced 452 shots and holds a save percentage of .872. They have generated 419 shots, with a shooting percentage of 13.8%. In equal strength situations, Montreal has allowed 46 scored goals, matching their own. They have earned 49 power play chances, converting 12 times for a rate of 24.49%. Currently, they sit at 22 points, with a points percentage of .647. Notably, the Canadiens have netted 58 goals (7th in the NHL) while allowing an equal number of goals.
In goal for the Canadiens is Sam Montembeault, who has participated in 216 games throughout his professional career. He boasts a record of 84-88-29 and has started in 197 matches. Throughout his career, Montembeault has conceded 651 goals, resulting in a goals against average of 3.30. He has faced 6,330 shots and has recorded 5,679 saves, giving him a save percentage of .897 across 10,942 minutes on the ice. He has achieved 103 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .523.
In their last matchup, the Columbus Blue Jackets secured a 5-4 victory over the Oilers. They secured one power play opportunity during the match but failed to capitalize. The Blue Jackets tallied five goals from 25 shots on target.
Columbus has generated a total of 539 shots (ranked 4th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 9.83%, while allowing 534 shots against. Their penalty kill rate stands at 73.91%, successfully managing their opponents’ 46 power play attempts. The Blue Jackets hold a save percentage of .897 and have amassed 41 power play chances with a conversion rate of 14.63%. At even strength, they have scored 47 goals and netted six times on the power play (32nd in the league). This season, they have conceded 55 total goals, with 43 at even strength and 12 while shorthanded. Overall, the Columbus Blue Jackets have netted 53 goals, collected 19 points, and hold a points percentage of .559.
On the opposing side, Jet Greaves stands between the pipes for the Blue Jackets. He has allowed an average of 2.80 goals per game, conceding a total of 84 goals to date. With a quality start rate of 66.7%, he has achieved 20 quality starts in his career. Having played 1,138 minutes this season across 30 games, Greaves has a professional record of 15-13-3. He has accumulated 922 saves from 1,006 shots, leading to a .917 save percentage.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NHL contest, against the spread or moneyline?
Selection: Bet on Columbus (+126)
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