Montreal Canadiens at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2026-12-22 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 42.7%
MTL: 57.3%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.02
MTL: 3.46
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 50%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 2-6-0 | 0.880 SV% | 3.36 GAA
MTL
Jacob Fowler - 7-1-1 | 0.925 SV% | 2.17 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.904 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.885 | 0.938 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.62 | 2.64 |
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: 47% • CBJ at home vs MTL: 4-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | MTL 2 - 5 CBJ | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2026-03-26 | MTL 2 - 1 CBJ | MTL | CBJ |
| 2025-11-17 | CBJ 4 - 3 MTL | CBJ | CBJ |
| 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 2026-12-22 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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