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

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

Blue Jackets	3.05 GF AVG	3.09 GA AVG	19.70 Power Play
Canadiens	3.39 GF AVG	3.15 GA AVG	23.90 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Brendan Smith (D)	Knee	04-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 7
Kirill Marchenko (RW)	Illness	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Alexandre Texier (LW)	Lower Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

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