The Montreal Canadiens will square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets to begin a highly anticipated NHL action on November 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
The Canadiens have the ninth-best power play in the league, with a 22% success rate. This gives them a big advantage when they have the extra player.
The Blue Jackets' penalty kill is a little more solid than Montreal's. At 81.4%, it ranks 13th across the NHL, while Montreal's is only 79.7%, it ranks 18th. This means Columbus may have a greater possibility of stopping Montreal's power play.
However, the team's power play is not excellent (18.4%, 19th), so it's not as much of a threat.
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Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets: Date and puck-drop time
The Montreal Canadiens will battle with the Columbus Blue Jackets in a thrilling NHL game on November 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, at Centre Bell, in Montreal, Canada.
| Date | November 16, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Location | Montreal, Canada |
How to watch Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets on TV & stream live online
TV channel: NHL Network
Streaming service: Fubo
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Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets team news
Montreal Canadiens team news
Sam Montembeault has a 4-8-1 record, a 3.29 GAA, and a .893 SV%, with one shutout.
Cayden Primeau has a 1-2-1 record along with a tough 4.67 GAA and a .845 SV%.
Nick Suzuki has 17 points, including six goals and eleven assists.
Montreal Canadiens injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| David Reinbacher | Knee injury | Out |
| Patrik Laine | Knee injury | Out |
Columbus Blue Jackets team news
Despite the Blue Jackets' problems, Elvis Merzlikins has a 2-5-1 performance, a 3.03 GAA, and a .896 SV%, with a shutout.
Daniil Tarasov's 3.89 GAA along with .865 SV% indicate his defensive struggles in 3-3-1.
Columbus' Kirill Marchenko has scored 15 points (6 goals, 9 assists) to lead the team's offense.
Columbus Blue Jackets injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Dumais | Lower body injury | Out |
| Boone Jenner | Shoulder injury | Out |
Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets head-to-head record
The Montreal Canadiens have dominated the Columbus Blue Jackets in their last five head-to-head matchups, winning all five games and outscoring Columbus by a wide margin. Their most recent meeting on March 13, 2024, resulted in a convincing 3-0 shutout for the Canadiens, showcasing their defensive prowess. Montreal's offense has also been potent in these contests, highlighted by an 8-2 rout on March 26, 2023, and consistent multi-goal performances in the other games. The Blue Jackets will need to tighten up defensively and find ways to counter Montreal’s balanced attack to avoid another lopsided result. Based on this history, the Canadiens are favored to control the game again, but Columbus may look to break their losing streak with a more disciplined effort.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | Canadiens 3-0 Blue Jackets |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Canadiens 4-2 Blue Jackets |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Canadiens 4-3 Blue Jackets |
| Mar 26, 2023 | Canadiens 8-2 Blue Jackets |
| Nov 24, 2022 | Canadiens 3-1 Blue Jackets |