Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (Dec 23, 2024)
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens — Dec 23, 2024
Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv
Detailed NHL game prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.
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Columbus Blue Jackets 47.3%
Montreal Canadiens 52.7%
Pregame win probability
Expected goals: Columbus Blue Jackets 3.20 — Montreal Canadiens 3.14 • Median total: 6.8
Expected Goals Comparison
Columbus Blue Jackets
3.31
xG/game (Season)
Montreal Canadiens
3.44
xG/game (Season)
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