The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens on November 17, 2025, at Nationwide Arena, with the game scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET and broadcast on ESPN+. Currently, the Blue Jackets hold 12th place in the Eastern Conference with 20 points, while the Canadiens sit comfortably at 6th with 22 points.
As both teams prepare for this matchup, injury reports reveal key players sidelined for each side. The Blue Jackets will be without Erik Gudbranson due to a hip issue and captain Boone Jenner, who is dealing with an upper body injury. On the other hand, the Canadiens have several players out, including Kaiden Guhle (lower body), Patrik Laine (lower body), Alexander Newhook (ankle), and Kirby Dach (foot).
In terms of individual performances this season, Kirill Marchenko for Columbus has been notable, tallying 20 points in 18 games, comprising eight goals and 12 assists. Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves has faced challenges this season, giving up 31 goals across 11 games, which equates to a goals-against average of 2.79 and 291 saves.
For Montreal, Nick Suzuki leads the team with 21 points, averaging 1.2 points per game, and he stands out with four goals and 17 assists through 18 games. Montreal’s goaltender, Samuel Montembeault, struggles with a goals-against average of 3.6, having allowed 37 goals and recording an .858 save percentage, ranking him 65th in the league.
As both teams look to improve their standings in the East, the upcoming game promises to be competitive. Fans can look forward to an exciting match as the Blue Jackets aim to capitalize on home-ice advantage while the Canadiens strive to secure critical points in the standings.