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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Preview, and Odds - 3-25-2023

Can the Columbus Blue Jackets go on the road and defeat the Montreal Canadiens? The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Montreal Canadiens will face off in an Eastern Conference NHL game on Saturday evening at the Bell Centre. The Blue Jackets are last in the Metropolitan Division (22-41-7, 51 points) and are coming off a 7-6 overtime road win against the Washington Capitals. The Montreal Canadiens are struggling on the defensive side of the ice and have been scoring 273 total goals so far, while the Blue Jackets have 189 total goals and are currently 30th in the NHL with 189.3 goals in their previous three games. With FanDuel, you can get up to $1,000 back in Bonus Bets if your first bet doesn't win.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Preview, and Odds - 3-25-2023

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The Columbus Blue Jackets did well last time out after a 7-6 overtime road win over the Washington Capitals. Center led the Blue Jackets as he finished with a pair of goals throughout the game. They did an incredible job as they scored seven goals on 39 shots and scored on their only power play attempt. They need to do better defensively if they want to be able to pick up some more wins. This Blue Jackets team has been scoring the puck at an atrocious level as they are currently 30th in the NHL with 189 total goals scored. Left winger Johnny Gaudreau is leading the team as he is dishing the puck well with 65 points (17 goals, 48 assists) and scored eight points in his previous five games. On the defensive side of the ice, they are struggling a bit as their opponents are scoring 273 total goals, which is 30th in the NHL up to this point.

The Montreal Canadiens have been struggling and are coming off a tough 4-2 road loss against the Boston Bruins last time out. Center led the team as he was able to finish with a goal and an assist in the game. As a team, they scored two goals on 31 shots and won a good 48.1 percent of their faceoffs. They scored on two of their five power play attempts as well. Defensively, they did a good job as they killed all five power play opportunities against them. Jake Allen struggled as he gave up four goals on 21 shot attempts in this game. Tonight's power play goals bring our season total to $9,000 donated to @CHCFondation by @FordCanada. https://t.co/zN6y3NDp7T — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) March 24, 2023 This offense has not been able to get going as they are 26th in the NHL with 203 goals scored thus far. They have a bunch of players doing a decent job, including center Nick Suzuki as he has 57 points (22 goals, 35 assists) and has recorded six points in his last three games. Defensively, they are brutal as they are 29th in the sport with 268 goals conceded as well.

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The ability to score goals as of late have shown to be a big difference as Columbus is averaging 4.3 goals in their previous three games while Montreal is scoring 3.25 goals in their last four games played. When looking at the penalty kill percentage throughout the season, there is a difference at stopping the opposing power play as the Blue Jackets are 21st in the sport with a 76.3 kill percentage thus far while the Canadiens are sitting at 29th in hockey with a 72.7 kill percentage so far. The Blue Jackets won six of the previous seven games against the Canadiens so go with the Columbus Blue Jackets to win here. Don't sweat your first bet! With FanDuel you can get up to $1,000 back in Bonus Bets if your first bet doesn't win! Seriously. What have you got to lose? 21+ and present in OH. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER see full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook Click here to make your first bet! Want a second opinion on this pick? Visit WinnersAndWhiners.com These teams have not been aggressive at attacking the net this season as the Canadiens rank 24th in the sport with 29.9 shot attempts per game while the Blue Jackets are 30th with 27.4 shots per game this year. Both teams have been atrocious on the power play this season as Columbus is 25th in the NHL with a 19 power play percentage while Montreal is 28th with a 17.1 power play percentage as of this writing. The under has hit in nine of the previous 12 games played between these teams in Montreal so go with UNDER 6 GOALS here as well.


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