The Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets face off on Wednesday in an NHL showdown at Nationwide Arena. Check out our Canadiens vs Blue Jackets Prediction.
Canadiens Offense Can’t Repeat Last Game
The Canadiens haven’t found a lot of success this season, and they are coming off a loss in the last game. On Saturday the Canadiens faced off against the Los Angeles Kings, and they were defeated 4-0. Jake Allen started in goal, and he saved 26 of the shots that he faced. The Canadiens overall are averaging 2.71 goals while their defense is giving up 3.45 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th, and they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going early.
More NHL Picks: Red Wings vs Rangers Prediction!
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Cole Caufield has scored the last goal in three of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Nick Suzuki has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of his last five appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Cole Caufield has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded two assists against the Blue Jackets this season - equal-most against any opponent.
What a Win for the Blue Jackets in the Last Game
The Blue Jackets sure looked impressive in the last game against the Boston Bruins. The Blue Jackets scored five goals against the Boston Bruins, and that was enough for the three-goal win. Yegor Chinakhov scored a goal and added an assist. The Blue Jackets are averaging 2.91 goals while their defense is giving up 3.39 goals per game. The offense is ranked 20th and they are going to need to get the offense going early. Boone Jenner has scored 11 goals and added five assists.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Patrik Laine has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against the Canadiens.
- Patrik Laine has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances with the Blue Jackets as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Patrik Laine has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with the Blue Jackets as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Boone Jenner has the most multi-goal games for the Blue Jackets this season (2).
Shane’s Free Pick
I really don’t trust either offense, and goals are going to be hard to come by in this game. The Blue Jackets are averaging 2.91 goals per game while the Canadiens are averaging 2.71 goals per game. Both offenses are going to really struggle here, and that is going to be the difference here. Especially, the Canadiens are going to struggle, and I don’t think they are going to score more than a goal here. Back the under.
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
