The Montreal Canadiens are on the road to face the Columbus Blue Jackets in an Eastern Conference battle tonight, Monday, November 17, 2025. The Habs are looking to bust out of a three-game losing skid, but they’ll be facing a tough test at Nationwide Arena against a Blue Jackets team that has played well on home ice.
Both teams are battling injuries, making this a crucial game for two franchises looking to gain ground in a tight conference race. If you’re wondering how to watch, we’ve got you covered with all the broadcast, streaming, and game preview details.
How to Watch: Montreal Canadiens vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
- Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
USA TV & Streaming Options
In the United States, the game will be broadcast nationally as an exclusive stream on ESPN+. This is the primary way for most fans across the USA to watch the game.
For fans in the local Columbus market, the game may also be available on Fubo, though regional restrictions may apply. However, the most reliable national broadcast for viewers in the United States is through the ESPN+ streaming service.
Canadian TV & Streaming Options
For fans in Canada, the game will be shown on Amazon Prime’s Monday Night Hockey.
Matchup Preview: What to Expect
The Montreal Canadiens (10-6-2) come into this game stinging from a three-game losing streak, capped by a 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday. The team’s promising start has been hampered by a significant string of injuries to key players.
The Columbus Blue Jackets (9-7-2) are coming off a weekend game against the New York Rangers and have been playing solid hockey. Their last recorded result was an exciting 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, showcasing an offense that can hang with the league’s best.
Key Players & Injury Report
The injury bug has hit the Montreal Canadiens hard. They will be without forwards Kirby Dach (fractured foot, 4-6 weeks), Alex Newhook (fractured ankle, 4 months), and Patrik Laine (core-muscle surgery, 3-4 months), as well as key defenseman Kaiden Guhle (adductor surgery, 8-10 weeks). This puts immense pressure on captain Nick Suzuki (21 points) and goal-scorer Cole Caufield (18 points) to carry the offense, with rookie defenseman Lane Hutson (14 points) providing a spark from the blue line.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are also missing their captain, Boone Jenner, who is on the IR with an upper-body injury. Veteran defenseman Erik Gudbranson (hip) is also sidelined. Columbus will rely on its own young talent, led by the dynamic Kirill Marchenko (20 points), Dmitri Voronkov (14 points), and 2023 3rd-overall pick Adam Fantilli (12 points) to provide the scoring punch.
My Game Prediction & Betting Odds
When I look at this matchup, my first thought goes to the injuries. Montreal is missing a huge chunk of its secondary scoring and a top-four defenseman. Columbus is without its captain, which is a big loss in leadership, but their core scoring group is largely intact.
The betting odds have the line at Columbus -115 and the O/U at 5.5. I feel that -115 for the home team is pretty modest, likely because the Canadiens, when healthy, are a fast team that can surprise. But they aren’t healthy. The Blue Jackets are at home and their offense is clicking. I think the Habs will struggle to contain Marchenko and Fantilli, and while Suzuki and Caufield might pot a couple, the depth just isn’t there for Montreal right now.
I’m taking the Blue Jackets to win this one. The 5.5 O/U is tempting, and I lean towards the over. My final score prediction is a 4-2 victory for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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