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Blue Jackets game day
Blue Jackets vs.
Canadiens
Columbus hosts Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Home matchupCBJVSMTL
CBJVSMTL7:00 PM ET
Nationwide Arena
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WhenTue, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereNationwide Arena
OpponentMontreal Canadiens
Montreal CanadiensContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Columbus hosts Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on TSN. Next up: at Washington Capitals on December 26.
The question to watch
How do the Blue Jackets match up with Canadiens at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Montreal Canadiens
Columbus hosts Montreal Canadiens. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| MTL | CBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.6 | 27.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 81.8 | 73.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 10 | 10 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.29 | 2.33 |
Leaders
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 7
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 10
- CBJ · PointsKent Johnson · 12
- MTL · GoalsCole Caufield · 8
- MTL · AssistsLane Hutson · 10
- MTL · PointsLane Hutson · 13
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