Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Edmonton Oilers taking on the Vegas Golden Knights. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens
Head-to-Head: Blue Jackets 1-0 Canadiens
How to Watch: US TV: Fan Duel Sports Ohio; ESPN+. Canada TV: TSN2; RDS.
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
We open up NHL predictions with a key Eastern Conference battle between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Montreal Canadiens. Jet Greaves is the expected starter for the Blue Jackets but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Columbus is coming into this game with a 6-1-3 record in its last 10 games. The Blue Jackets come into this game second place in the Metropolitan Division. Zach Werenski has nine points, including eight assists, in his last 10 games played.
Jakub Dobes is the projected starter for the Canadiens, who are 6-3-1 in their previous 10 games. The Canadiens are in the middle of that massive jumble in the Atlantic Division and the East. Montreal’s two-game winning streak comes at the right time, but it needs to keep getting points. Cole Caufield has 11 points, including six goals for Montreal.
Both teams are playing well at this time. However, the Habs get the job done at home.
Prediction: Canadiens win 4-2.