Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction (Dec 29, 2026)

Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets — Dec 29, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Montreal Canadiens 44.7% • Columbus Blue Jackets 55.3%

Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens 2.66 — Columbus Blue Jackets 3.08 • Median total: 6.5