NHL action on Monday features the Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2) hosting the Montreal Canadiens (10-6-2) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank 12th in the Eastern Conference with 20 points and the Canadiens are sixth in the Eastern Conference with 22 points.
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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens: Nov. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.00 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 19th |
| Shots | 31.1 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 16.28% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.92% | 26th |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 25th |
| Shots | 24.8 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 21.43% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.37% | 17th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Top Players
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko is one of Columbus' top contributors this season with 20 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 13.3%.
- Having scored seven goals and adding seven assists, Dmitri Voronkov is an important piece of the offense for Columbus through 18 games.
- Columbus' scoring effort is aided by Zachary Werenski's 14 points. He's contributed nine assists.
- As Columbus' top goalie, Jet Greaves has recorded 5 wins and 4 losses this season while allowing 31 goals with 291 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has racked up 21 points (1.2 per game) for Montreal, with four goals and 17 assists in 18 games (playing 20:23 per game).
- Cole Caufield has totaled 19 total points (1.1 per game) this season. He has 13 goals and six assists.
- Lane Hutson has earned one goal on the season, adding 13 assists.
- Samuel Montembeault is 4-5-1 this season, compiling 223 saves and allowing 37 goals (3.6 goals against average) with an .858 save percentage (65th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip),
Boone Jenner: Out (Upper Body)
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Lower Body),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Patrik Laine: Out (Lower Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Kraken | W 2-1 | Away |
| 11/13/2025 | Oilers | W 5-4 | Home |
| 11/15/2025 | Rangers | L 2-1 | Home |
| 11/17/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 11/18/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 11/22/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Kings | L 5-1 | Home |
| 11/13/2025 | Stars | L 7-0 | Home |
| 11/15/2025 | Bruins | L 3-2 | Home |
| 11/17/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/20/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 11/22/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |