Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - March 26

The Montreal Canadiens (39-21-10) will attempt to extend a three-game home win streak when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-22-11) on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday's game.

The Blue Jackets have a 6-1-3 record over their past 10 games. They have totaled 34 goals while conceding 24 in that time. On the power play, 27 opportunities have resulted in six goals (22.2% success rate).

Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score of Canadiens 4, Blue Jackets 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-121)
• Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens are 39-21-10 overall and 12-10-22 in overtime games.
• Montreal has 37 points (16-6-5) in the 27 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the five games this season the Canadiens scored only one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
• Montreal has finished 2-6-1 in the nine games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering five points).
• The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in 53 games (36-8-9, 81 points).
• In the 21 games when Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 15-5-1 to record 31 points.
• In the 30 games when it outshot its opponent, Montreal is 14-14-2 (30 points).
• The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 36 games, going 22-6-8 to register 52 points.

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have a 38-22-11 record this season and are 11-11-22 in games that have required overtime.
• Columbus has earned 32 points (11-8-10) in its 29 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal in 13 games and have gone 3-7-3 (nine points).
• Columbus failed to win all eight games this season when it scored two goals.
• The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals 47 times, earning 78 points from those matchups (35-4-8).
• This season, Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 20 games and registered 30 points with a record of 13-3-4.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 23-12-7 (53 points).
• The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Blue Jackets went 14-9-4 in those contests (32 points).

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Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

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