Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (Dec 22, 2026)

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens — Dec 22, 2026

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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Pregame win probability: Columbus Blue Jackets 42.5% • Montreal Canadiens 57.5%

Expected goals: Columbus Blue Jackets 2.37 — Montreal Canadiens 3.09 • Median total: 6.0