Montreal Canadiens at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2026-12-12 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens @ 1:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 42.5%
MTL: 57.5%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.34
MTL: 3.05
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 44%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 26-19-9 | 0.908 SV% | 2.60 GAA
MTL
Jakub Dobes - 29-10-4 | 0.901 SV% | 2.78 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.889 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.888 | 0.891 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.905 | 0.890 |
| GAA | 2.62 | 3.01 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 22% • CBJ at home vs MTL: 2-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | MTL 2 - 5 CBJ | CBJ | MTL |
| 2026-03-26 | MTL 2 - 1 CBJ | MTL | CBJ |
| 2025-11-17 | CBJ 4 - 3 MTL | CBJ | MTL |
| 2024-12-23 | CBJ 5 - 4 MTL | CBJ | MTL |
| 2024-11-27 | CBJ 3 - 4 MTL | MTL | CBJ |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-12 at 1:00 PM EST.
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