Tue, December 29th at 7:00 PM EST
December 29, 2026 β’ Bell Centre, Montreal
NHL PREVIEW β’ December 29, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Columbus Blue Jackets faces Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, Montreal.
Columbus Blue Jackets
Visiting Side
Montreal Canadiens
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
Columbus Blue Jackets
VS
54%
Montreal Canadiens
Projected Score
COL 3
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MON 4
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
0 of 3 categories
- Insufficient data to confidently project a winner.
Columbus Blue Jackets
STAT
Montreal Canadiens
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Montreal Canadiens plays on familiar turf at Bell Centre, Montreal.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Columbus Blue Jackets Could Win
Columbus Blue Jackets averages 3.3 goals per game offensively.
Why Montreal Canadiens Could Win
Montreal Canadiens responds with a scoring rate of 3.3 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Montreal Canadiens's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Bell Centre, Montreal
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Columbus Blue Jackets (75.0%)
Montreal Canadiens (25.0%)
Total Submissions: 32 circles
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