Gameday #80: Allez les Blue Jackets

Thursday, April 11, 2026 – 7:00 PM ET
Centre Bell, Montreal
TV: FDSNOH; Radio: 97.1 FM

Columbus Blue Jackets (39-28-12, 90 points, 5th Metro, 11th East)

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Montreal Canadiens (47-22-10, 104 points, 2nd Atlantic, 3rd East)

While the Jackets are not technically out of the race, Montreal is very much in contention for the division lead. Expect a good effort from the Habs including their newest 50 goal scorer Caufield. Cole did have some nice words to about Johnny after reaching the milestone; he wears number 13 in tribute.

“It’s a reminder every time I put my jersey and my helmet (on). It’s weird to think about, but every time you get to do that, it’s an opportunity to represent him, and remember him, so I guess it’s a special thing to kinda, you know, do that, but I guess you know he’s behind me and he’s looking down on us. Everybody that he knew he made a better person, so no, I can’t obviously, you know, give him a hug right now, but you know, I wish I could.”

Projected Lineups

Columbus Blue Jackets

Montreal