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2026-27 Preseason

Columbus Blue Jackets at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions

2024-03-12 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens 3 - 0 Columbus Blue Jackets
🚨 Upset Win (53% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MTL: 46.9%
CBJ: 53.1%
Expected Goals
MTL: 2.93
CBJ: 3.19
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 22% • MTL at home vs CBJ: 4-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-11MTL 2 - 5 CBJCBJMTL
2026-03-26MTL 2 - 1 CBJMTLCBJ
2025-11-17CBJ 4 - 3 MTLCBJMTL
2024-12-23CBJ 5 - 4 MTLCBJMTL
2024-11-27CBJ 3 - 4 MTLMTLCBJ

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MTL1100.75
1CBJ3012.27
2MTL1800.81
2CBJ1100.53
3MTL800.28
3CBJ2301.18
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 53.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Montreal Canadiens 3 - 0 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 2.9 - 3.2