Columbus Blue Jackets at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions

2026-12-29 • Centre Bell

Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets @ 7:00 PM EST

Win Probability

MTL: 55.1%

CBJ: 44.9%

Expected Goals

MTL: 3.44

CBJ: 3.13

Total Goals

Median: 6.6

Over 5.5: 61%

Over 6.5: 54%

MTL

Jacob Fowler - 7-1-1 | 0.925 SV% | 2.17 GAA

CBJ

Jet Greaves - 2-6-0 | 0.880 SV% | 3.36 GAA

Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.

Model accuracy in this matchup: 47% • MTL at home vs CBJ: 5-3

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

This game is scheduled for 2026-12-29 at 7:00 PM EST.

Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.