Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets predictions, Mar 26, 2026

Mar 24, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Montreal Canadiens

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In an exciting NHL matchup on March 26, 2026, the Montreal Canadiens will host the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Bell Centre. Both teams come into this clash with contrasting recent performances, a significant factor in shaping their expectations.

The Canadiens have struggled somewhat, winning only 2 of their last 5 games. This inconsistency has raised questions about their defensive cohesion and offensive pressure. Despite these challenges, they will benefit from the home-ice advantage, which could provide the boost needed to regain form.

Conversely, the Blue Jackets are on a roll, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 matches. This streak highlights their effective offensive strategies and defensive solidity, making them a formidable opponent.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.15 for a home win and 2.74 for an away victory, reflecting a more favorable outlook for the Canadiens, although our model suggests a 47.1% probability of a home win, alongside a 32.2% likelihood of an away victory for Columbus.

In conclusion, while Montreal aims to leverage home support to reverse their fortunes, Columbus will look to continue their winning momentum. The match promises to be an engaging contest with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Montreal
44%		 Draw
21.3%		 Columbus
34.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Columbus Blue Jackets: 2.04% Montreal Canadiens: 2.04%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.2 4.62 2.78
Pinnacle 2.15 4.39 2.74

Latest Results

21.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – New York Islanders – 7:3
19.03.26 Detroit Red Wings – Montreal Canadiens – 3:1
17.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – Boston Bruins – 3:2 OT
15.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – Anaheim Ducks – 3:4
14.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – San Jose Sharks – 2:4		 22.03.26 New York Islanders – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:0
21.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Seattle Kraken – 5:2
19.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – New York Rangers – 6:3
17.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:1
14.03.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:2 penalties

Facts

  • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 3.
  • Montreal has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Columbus is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Columbus may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Montreal has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 66:65. (average 3.3:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Montreal won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 33:22. (average 3.7:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    17.11.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Montreal Canadiens – 4:3 penalties
    23.12.24 Columbus Blue Jackets – Montreal Canadiens – 5:4
    27.11.24 Columbus Blue Jackets – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4 OT
    16.11.24 Montreal Canadiens – Columbus Blue Jackets – 5:1
    12.03.24 Montreal Canadiens – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:0

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 69 40 6 10 13 257:175 102
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 70 33 10 11 16 240:190 97
    3 Minnesota Wild 71 25 15 12 19 233:202 92
    4 Anaheim Ducks 70 23 16 4 27 235:242 82
    5 Utah Mammoth 71 28 9 6 28 223:198 80
    6 Vegas Golden Knights 71 24 8 14 25 224:221 78
    7 Edmonton Oilers 71 26 8 9 28 245:244 77
    8 Nashville Predators 70 24 9 9 28 209:232 75
    9 Los Angeles Kings 70 18 10 17 25 187:213 73
    10 Seattle Kraken 69 25 6 9 29 196:213 71
    11 San Jose Sharks 68 20 12 6 30 208:243 70
    12 Winnipeg Jets 70 23 6 12 29 199:219 70
    13 St. Louis Blues 69 25 3 11 30 181:225 67
    14 Calgary Flames 70 23 6 7 34 177:217 65
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 70 19 7 13 31 183:225 65
    16 Vancouver Canucks 69 14 7 8 40 179:257 50

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 70 32 13 6 19 250:206 96
    2 Buffalo Sabres 71 37 7 7 20 251:207 95
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 69 34 9 5 21 251:192 91
    4 Montreal Canadiens 69 26 12 10 21 244:228 86
    5 Boston Bruins 70 29 10 8 23 234:217 86
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 70 29 6 16 19 241:219 86
    7 Columbus Blue Jackets 70 26 11 11 22 228:215 85
    8 New York Islanders 71 26 14 5 26 206:202 85
    9 Detroit Red Wings 70 27 11 8 24 205:208 84
    10 Ottawa Senators 70 31 6 9 24 236:214 83
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 69 21 13 12 23 202:211 80
    12 Washington Capitals 71 30 5 9 27 220:208 79
    13 New Jersey Devils 69 23 12 2 32 187:209 72
    14 Florida Panthers 69 27 7 3 32 206:229 71
    15 Toronto Maple Leafs 71 21 8 13 29 221:250 71
    16 New York Rangers 71 19 9 9 34 199:226 65

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (21.13%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.25 (15.9%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.25 (13.36%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 10.5 (7.95%)

    5. Vegas Golden Knights: 13.5 (6.18%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 14.5 (5.76%)

    7. Buffalo Sabres: 17 (4.91%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 17 (4.91%)

    9. Utah Mammoth: 31 (2.69%)

    10. Ottawa Senators: 36 (2.32%)

    11. Pittsburgh Penguins: 38.5 (2.17%)

    12. Columbus Blue Jackets: 41 (2.04%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 41 (2.04%)

    14. Anaheim Ducks: 43.5 (1.92%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 53.5 (1.56%)

    16. New York Islanders: 64 (1.3%)

    17. Los Angeles Kings: 64 (1.3%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 101 (0.83%)

    19. San Jose Sharks: 251 (0.33%)

    20. Washington Capitals: 301 (0.28%)

    21. Nashville Predators: 351 (0.24%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 451 (0.19%)

    23. Seattle Kraken: 451 (0.19%)

    24. Philadelphia Flyers: 651 (0.13%)

    25. Florida Panthers: 1251 (0.07%)

    26. St. Louis Blues: 1251 (0.07%)

    27. New Jersey Devils: 1251 (0.07%)

    28. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1501 (0.06%)

    29. New York Rangers: 1751 (0.05%)

    30. Calgary Flames: 2001 (0.04%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 2001 (0.04%)

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