The Montréal Canadiens meet the Columbus Blue Jackets for Game 3 of their four-game regular-season series, as Week 28 of the 2021-22 NHL season opens the week with this Eastern Conference showdown from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Columbus has defeated the Canadiens in both meetings this season, both played in Montréal, so let’s see what’s the best Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets betting pick for Wednesday evening.
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Canadiens vs Blue Jackets FanDuel Betting Pick
This game will be played at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
Why Bet The Blue Jackets:
✅ The Columbus Blue Jackets have defeated the Montréal Canadiens both times this season. Both of those games were in Montréal, where Columbus outscored the Canadiens, 8-4, doubling them up in both contests. The Blue Jackets have defeated Montréal four straight times.
✅ The Columbus Blue Jackets are 18-15-4 at home this season. Columbus is 3-2-1 in their last six games at home while Montréal has struggled on the road this season, going 10-21-7. Montréal has the worst record in the Eastern Conference.
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✅ The Montréal Canadiens rank near the bottom in almost every major statistical category. They are 30th in goals allowed per game (2.59) and 31st in goals allowed per game (3.79). Montréal is 31st on the power-play (13.4%) and 28th in penalty killing (74.8%).
Montréal Canadiens
The Montréal Canadiens (20-42-11; 37-36 ATS) lost to the Winnipeg Jets on Monday at home, 4-2. Montréal moved to 3-6-1 in their last 10 games and are firmly in last place in the Eastern Conference, 39 points behind Washington for the final playoff spot. The Canadiens are 10-21-7 on the road, but have won three of their last four road contests.
The Canadiens were tied with the Jets at two, but Winnipeg scored two goals in the final nine minutes to earn the victory. Goaltending continues to be a major issue for this team, as Sam Montembeault stopped 31 of 34 shots. He has a 3.59 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage, giving up 16 total goals over his last five games. Montréal has allowed 21 goals over their last five games.
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets (34-33-6; 42-31 ATS) defeated the Detroit Red Wings in overtime on Saturday, 5-4. Columbus moves to 2-5-3 in their last 10 games and is statistically still in the mix for the final playoff spot, 16 points behind Washington with just nine games left to play. The Blue Jackets are 18-15-4 at home.
Cole Sillinger had a hat trick in the victory, giving him 12 goals in 70 games this season. This has been a solid offensive team, 13th in the NHL in goals per game at 3.16, but they have struggled defensively, allowing 3.71 goals per game, 30th overall. The Blue Jackets have allowed 18 goals in their last five games.