How to watch Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens: TV channel and streaming options for March 26

The Montreal Canadiens (39-21-10) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-22-11) as a part of Thursday’s NHL slate, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with 88 points and the Blue Jackets are fifth in the Eastern Conference with 87 points.

How to watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens

Columbus vs. Montreal odds

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Injury reports

Canadiens

Kirby Dach: Out (Upper Body),

Patrik Laine: Out (Lower Body)

Blue Jackets

Brendan Smith: Out (Knee)

Stats to know

• Nicholas Suzuki has totaled 86 points in 70 games (24 goals and 62 assists).
• Jakub Dobes has a 2.9 goals-against average, and 841 saves. His .896 save percentage ranks 34th in the league.
• In 64 games played this season, Zachary Werenski has recorded77 points (1.1 per game), with 21 goals and 56 assists).
• Jet Greaves has a .910 save percentage (10th-best in the league). He has 1,172 saves, and has allowed 117 goals (2.6 goals-against average).

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