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Canadiens vs.
Blue Jackets
Montreal hosts Columbus Blue Jackets at Bell Centre. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Home matchupMTLVSCBJ
MTLVSCBJ7:00 PM ET
Bell Centre
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WhenTue, Dec 29 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereBell Centre
OpponentColumbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue JacketsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Montreal hosts Columbus Blue Jackets at Bell Centre. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on TSN. Next up: at Tampa Bay Lightning on December 31.
The question to watch
How do the Canadiens match up with Blue Jackets at puck drop?
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A look at Columbus Blue Jackets
Montreal hosts Columbus Blue Jackets. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| CBJ | MTL | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.29 | 3.75 |
| Shots Against per Game | 28.1 | 25.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 68.0 | 82.4 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 8 | 6 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.43 | 3.13 |
Leaders
- MTL · GoalsCole Caufield · 5
- MTL · AssistsNick Suzuki · 6
- MTL · PointsNick Suzuki · 10
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 4
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 6
- CBJ · PointsCharlie Coyle · 6
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