Games / NHL / Dec 29, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-0) visit the Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC. TV: CBJNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHLTuesday, December 29, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets7-9-0

7:00 PM ETDec 29, 2026

Montreal Canadiens11-3-4

DateDec 29, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBell Centre, Montreal, QC

TVCBJNHL

Team comparison

Columbus Blue JacketsMontreal Canadiens

Goals per game

2.6

3.4

Goals allowed per game

3.2

3.1

7-9-0Record11-3-4

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division

1-5Road record / home record5-5

LLWWLLast 5LWWLW

L2StreakL1

Team stats

Columbus Blue JacketsMontreal Canadiens

Goals Against Average

3.13

3.12

Shots Against per Game

28.1

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

75.6

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.53

3.47

Shots per Game

25.8

27.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

17.5

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

126

200

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

Montreal Canadiens

Ivan Demidov RW · Ankle - Fracture

Injured Reserve

Mike Matheson D · Lower Body

Out

Sam Montembeault G · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Bryce Pickford D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Jake Evans C · Hand

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Columbus Blue JacketsLLWWL

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersL 1-4

Nov 6, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresL 2-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 1-3

Montreal CanadiensLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-2

Nov 7, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-4

Season series

Series starts 12/12

Dec 29, 2026CBJ 0, MTL 0

Dec 22, 2026MTL 0, CBJ 0

Dec 12, 2026MTL 0, CBJ 0

Team pages

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens?

The game is on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

How can I watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens?

TV: CBJNHL.

What are the records of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens?

Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-9-0. Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4.

Who is injured for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens?

Listed out or doubtful: Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens played?

Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

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