Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens - NHL Game Preview - March 26, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Thu Mar 26

11:00PM

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	1	2	3	T
Columbus CLB--	-	-	-
Montreal MON--	-	-	-

Bell CentreMontreal, PQ

Blue Jackets	2.84 GF AVG	3.37 GA AVG	18.50 Power Play
Canadiens	3.10 GF AVG	3.42 GA AVG	26.10 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Hip	12-21-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 22
Mathieu Olivier (C)	Upper Body	12-21-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 22
Luca Marrelli (D)	Shoulder	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Mike Matheson (D)	Upper Body	12-17-2025Day-to-Day
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Sam Montembeault (G)	Not Injury Related	12-20-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 21
Kirby Dach (C)	Foot	12-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 28
Kaiden Guhle (D)	Lower Body	01-07-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 8
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

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