Montreal Canadiens vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Prediction for Monday November 17, 2025

By: Dylan Hellebrand Published 11/17/2025, 12:15 AM ET

On Monday, the Montreal Canadiens (10-5-2) face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-1) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. This game will be aired on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio and ESPN+. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our NHL predictions.

Game Information for Canadiens vs Blue Jackets

November 17, 2025
7:30pm EST
Nationwide Arena
FanDuel Sports Network Ohio/ESPN+

Columbus Blue Jackets Form & Recent Results

Columbus heads into this game feeling good after stringing together back-to-back wins, though it's worth noting that they had lost three of their previous five matchups before facing the Rangers on Saturday. Their most recent victory was a nail-biter, edging out Edmonton 5-4 on Thursday. In that high-scoring affair, Charlie Coyle played a pivotal role—finding the net himself and setting up two more goals for his teammates. Throughout this season, Kirill Marchenko has been the spark for Columbus on offense, leading the team in goals with eight. Not far behind him is Dmitri Voronkov, who’s found the back of the net six times so far this year. Marchenko isn’t just scoring, he’s also setting the pace for the Blue Jackets in overall points, racking up nineteen, thanks in part to a team-leading eleven assists. Defense, however, has been a bit of a concern for Columbus lately. Over their last five games, they’ve allowed an average of 3.8 goals per game, a number they’ll certainly want to bring down. With the home crowd behind them, they’re hoping to keep their momentum going and earn another much-needed win as the season rolls on. Betting on sports and on the Blue Jackets is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.

Montreal Canadiens Form & Recent Results

Montreal heads into this game riding a two-game losing streak, having dropped four of their last five matchups before facing the Bruins on Saturday. Their most recent game was a tough one, a 7-0 defeat at the hands of Dallas on Thursday, where the Canadiens managed just 24 shots on goal and racked up 30 hits along with 15 penalty minutes. Throughout this season, Cole Caufield has been the team’s top goal scorer, finding the net 12 times so far. Behind him, three players, Alex Newhook, Oliver Kapanen, and Juraj Slafkovsky, each have six goals to their name, making them Montreal’s second-best marksmen this year. Nick Suzuki has been the standout playmaker for the Canadiens, leading the team with 20 points this season, 16 of which have come from assists. Over their last five games, the Canadiens’ defensive struggles have been obvious; they’ve allowed an average of 4.6 goals per game. With another tough game on the road against Columbus coming up, Montreal will be hoping to tighten things up defensively and get back on track this season. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Canadiens with the social sportsbooks.

Key Players for Blue Jackets vs Canadiens

Montreal’s Nick Suzuki: 20 points, 16 assists
Columbus’ Kirill Marchenko: 8 goals, 19 points, 11 assists

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

CBJ -125/MTL +105, O/U 6.5

Blue Jackets vs Canadiens Picks and Prediction

The Blue Jackets are hoping to notch a victory on their home ice as they host the Canadiens in Columbus. This season, Kirill Marchenko has really stood out as a key player for the Blue Jackets, consistently impressing both fans and coaches. As they gear up for this important game, the team will be counting on Marchenko to deliver another strong performance and help lead them to a much-needed win. Final Score Prediction, Columbus Blue Jackets win 4-3. Getting the most out of your bets on Blue Jackets vs Canadiens can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.

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