The Blue Jackets will play the Canadiens on Saturday, April 11th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Columbus Blue Jackets now have a 90.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Montreal Canadiens starting this game with a 95.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Columbus Blue Jackets - The Columbus Blue Jackets start this game with a 19-17-4 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Columbus Blue Jackets rank 7th for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens head to the first puck drop with a 24-14-2 record as a home team, putting them 5th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Columbus Blue Jackets rank 14th (245) for goals scored. The Montreal Canadiens currently sit 6th (275) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 12th (246) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Montreal Canadiens have allowed 246 goals this season, resulting in a 12th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 7-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens sporting a 4-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 39-28-12 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 47-22-10 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Columbus Blue Jackets shall face the Montreal Canadiens in a battle... of ice and skill on Saturday, April 11th, 2026. NHL teams vie for top playoff seeds.
The Blue Jackets stand at 39-28-12, with a win percentage of 0.494 and 90 points. Meanwhile, the Canadiens boast a 47-22-10 record, 104 points, and a 0.595 win percentage. The competition is fierce.
We've provided each team's standings below. The tables contain the best bets for this matchup. Bet on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM for a thrill!
In this clash of titans, the Blue Jackets seek to improve their playoff position. Can they overcome the Canadiens' home advantage and solid record? The ice will be alight with spells and curses as these teams battle for supremacy.
Don't miss the excitement as these teams fight for victory in one of the final games of the season. The outcome is uncertain, but one thing is for sure - this game will be magical (and may the best team win)!
Best Blue Jackets at Canadiens Odds
| Underdog Columbus Blue Jackets | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Montreal Canadiens are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Columbus Blue Jackets are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Montreal Canadiens are -1.5 +180 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Columbus Blue Jackets are +1.5 -220 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Blue Jackets
Canadiens
4/11/26 7:08pm EDT | +110-135 |
- Columbus Blue Jackets bettors risk $100 to win $110 at +110 odds. The implied probability for Columbus Blue Jackets is 47.62%.
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $74.07 at -135 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 57.45%.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets
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Blue Jackets
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/11/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Blue Jackets
Total Goals
CBJ at MTL 4/11/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1023 u -135Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
CBJ at MTL 4/11/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1453 u +105Bet |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at MTL 4/11/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +2200Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Juraj Slafkovsky
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at MTL 4/11/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Kirill Marchenko
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at MTL 4/11/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Montreal Canadiens | 82 | 48 | 24 | 10 | 0.585 | 106 | 44 | 283 | 256 | +27.0 | 24-15-2 | 24-9-8 | 4-5 | 7-3-0 | L1 |
| e - Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 40 | 30 | 12 | 0.488 | 92 | 33 | 253 | 253 | 0.0 | 20-13-8 | 20-17-4 | 7-2 | 2-7-1 | L2 |
Columbus Blue Jackets & Montreal Canadiens Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Columbus Blue Jackets Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Columbus Blue Jackets YR: futures available
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +1900 Bet |
Columbus Blue Jackets & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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