Monday's NHL slate will see the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-15-6) take on the Montreal Canadiens (14-16-3), starting at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 13th and the Canadiens 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.62 | 31st |
| Shots | 30.4 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 17.58% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.53% | 27th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.91 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 29th |
| Shots | 24.6 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 22.43% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.35% | 9th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Top Players
Blue Jackets
- One of Columbus' top offensive options this season is Kirill Marchenko, who has recorded 34 points in 34 games.
- Zachary Werenski has 11 goals and 21 assists for Columbus to compile 32 total points (0.9 per game).
- On 92 shots (for 11 goals) and 17 assists, Sean Monahan has contributed 28 points this season.
- In the 22 games Elvis Merzlikins has played this season, his save percentage is .888, 50th in the league.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has totaled 11 goals and 23 assists in 33 games for Montreal, good for 34 points.
- Cole Caufield has helped lead the offense for Montreal this season with 17 goals and 13 assists.
- Lane Hutson is a key contributor on offense for Montreal with one goal and 22 assists.
- Samuel Montembeault has a 12-13-2 record this season, with a .903 save percentage (29th in the league). He has 643 saves, and has allowed 69 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Dante Fabbro: Questionable (Lower Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Zachary Werenski: Questionable (Leg),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body)
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Lightning | L 5-3 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Devils | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Flyers | L 5-4 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Sabres | W 6-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Red Wings | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Red Wings | W 5-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Away |