COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS NOTES:
Mar. 25, 2023 Game No. 72 (23-41-7, 53 pts.)
at Montreal Canadiens (28-38-6, 62 pts.), Centre Bell Road Game No. 36 (9-21-5, 23 pts.)
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THE LAST GAME: MAR. 24, 2023 – CBJ 5 vs. NYI 4 (OT)
CBJ Goal Scorers: PP – Gaudreau (18), Foudy (6), Johnson (15), Robinson (10), OT/PP – Jenner (25)
NYI Goal Scorers: Parise (20), Nelson (31), Palmieri (13), PP – Nelson (32)
Goalies: CBJ – Hutchinson (34/38); 60:40); NYI – Sorokin (22/27; 60:40)
CBJ PP: 2/4; PK: 0/1 | Shots: CBJ: 27 / NYI: 38
3 Stars: 1. Jenner, CBJ; 2. Johnson, CBJ; 3. Nelson, NYI
Noteworthy: CBJ went 1-2-1 in their season series vs. NYI… CBJ earned their 12th comeback victory of the season, trailing 1-0 after the 1st period and 2-1 in the 2nd period… Jenner tallied his 11th multi-point game of the season (1-1-2), including scoring his 1st career OT goal… McKown registered an assist in his NHL debut… Gaudreau notched his team-leading 18th multi-point game of the campaign (1-1-2), giving him points in 2-straight contests (1-3-4)… Roslovic recorded his 6th multi-assist/8th multi-point effort of the season with 2 assists… Hutchinson recorded his 1st win as a Blue Jacket, stopping 34-of-38 shots.
OhioHEALTH INJURY REPORT
Danforth (torn labrum); Placed on Injured Reserve (Oct. 25); 6 months (65 games)
Werenski (torn labrum); Placed on Injured Reserve (retro to Nov. 10); rest of regular season (58 games)
Bean (shoulder); Placed on IR (retro to Nov. 15); out indefinitely (56 games)
Laine (triceps strain); two-four weeks (1 game)
TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 458
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Mar. 23 Loaned Sillinger to Cleveland (AHL)
Mar. 22 Assigned Tarasov to Cleveland (AHL)
Mar. 20 Signed McKown to three-year, entry level contract beginning in the 2022-23 season
Mar. 18 Assigned Pyyhtia from TPS (Liiga) to Cleveland (AHL)
TONIGHT’S GAME BROADCAST INFO
7pm ET | Bally Sports Ohio | 97.1 The Fan
AGAINST THE CANADIENS
2022-23 Series: 1-1-0 (0-0-0 at MTL)
2021-22 Series: 3-0-0 (2-0-0 at MTL)
All-Time Series: 20-13-1-3 (10-7-1-2 at MTL)
Last 10 (Overall | Road): 7-2-1 | 5-3-2
All-Time GF/GA: 107/84
All-Time SF/SA: 1,078/1,120
All-Time PP: 21-of-124
All-Time PK: 109-of-128
THE LAST GAME: NOV. 23, 2022 – CBJ 1 vs. MTL 3
CBJ Goal Scorers: Olivier (2)
MTL Goal Scorers: Xhekaj (3), Savard (1), EN – Monahan (5)
Goalies: CBJ – Korpisalo (26/28; 57:57); MTL – Montembeault (30/31; 59:37)
CBJ PP: 0/3; PK: 3/3 | Shots: CBJ: 31 / MTL: 29
3 Stars: 1. Savard, MTL; 2. Montembeault, MTL; 3. Olivier, CBJ
Noteworthy: CBJ fell to 4-2-1 in last 7 games overall and 4-2-0 in past 6 at NWA… CBJ scored the 1st goal of the game for the 5th time in the last 7 contests… CBJ scored their lone goal 1:08 into the 3rd period, but MTL followed up with 3 unanswered goals, including two goals 57 seconds apart, to win… Olivier scored to give him 2-1-3 in his last 5 games.
SEASON SERIES LEFT: Series is complete.
NOTED (Team Highlights vs. MTL)
CBJ have won season series in 5 of last 6 campaigns clubs played… CBJ had their 8-game points streak in the series snapped with a 3-1 loss in most recent meeting on Nov. 23 (7-1-1)… CBJ have points in 15 of last 19 games since 1/25/16 (13-4-2).… CBJ have points in 4-straight games at MTL since 11/12/19 (3-0-1)… Winning team has recorded 3+ goals in 12 of the last 13 games… CBJ have killed off 28-of-30 MTL power play attempts over the last 12 meetings since 3/12/18 (93.3 pct.)… CBJ owns 4 of 5 shutouts and lone hat trick in the all-time series… Most goals scored at MTL: 6 (1/30/22)… Most goals allowed at MTL: 5 – 2x (MR: 10/17/13).
NOTED (Player Highlights vs. MTL)
Blankenburg notched his 1st career point (assist) in his NHL debut on 4/13/22 vs. MTL… Bean made NHL debut on 11/27/19 at MTL… Jenner tallied 1st two NHL goals on 10/17/13 at MTL… Johnson made his NHL debut on 4/13/22 vs. MTL… Robinson scored tallied 1st NHL goal on 11/12/19 at MTL… Werenski skated in his 400th career game on 4/13/22 vs. MTL.
PLAYER NOTABLES vs. MTL
• Gaudreau – 6-16-22 in 25 career GP, including 3-4-7 and points in 6 of his last 8 outings overall and points in 3 of his last 5 outings on the road (1-2-3)
• Jenner – 6-7-13 in 21 career GP, including 1-1-2 in 1st 2 contests of the season series
• Merzlikins – 3-0-1 with a 1.71 GAA and .939 SV% in 4 career GP, including points in all 3 road contests (2-0-1; 1.95 GAA; .935 SV%)
• Roslovic – 4-2-6 in 10 career GP, including 2-1-3 in 5 career GP while playing on the road
BLUE JACKETS NOTES
PLAY OF LATE
The Blue Jackets improved to 7-7-3 in their last 17 games following a 5-4 overtime victory vs the New York Islanders on Friday. The club, which has won each of the last two games via OT, has registered points in 11 of its last 19 contests (8-8-3), with wins against five of the top-15 teams in the League in points (Toronto-5th; Dallas-8th; Edmonton-11th; Winnipeg-14th; NY Islanders-15th). The club has collected points in 11 of its last 18 games away from Nationwide Arena dating back to January 23 (7-7-4).
HIT THE ROAD, JACK(ETS)
The Blue Jackets completed their season-long five-game road trip (2-3-0) on Tuesday with the 7-6 OT win at Washington. The club returned home for a single game on Friday before heading out on a three-game road trip with stops at Montreal, the NY Rangers and Boston from March 25-30. Columbus is in the back half of a stretch of 12-of-15 games played on the road from February 26-March 30. The lone home games during that time are March 3 (vs. Seattle), March 11 (vs. St. Louis) and March 24 (vs. NY Islanders).
POWERING UP
CBJ converted on two-of-four power play attempts on Friday and have scored a power play goal in nine of the last 11 games (11-for-28; 39.3 pct.). The team leads the NHL in power play percentage since February 28. Columbus has scored a PPG in 13 of the last 18 contests (15-of-47; 31.9 pct.). The team ranks second in the NHL in PP pct. since January 21, converting on 20-of-69 opportunities over the last 26 contests (29.0). The Blue Jackets scored PPG in six-straight games from February 28-March 14, which was tied for the third-longest streak of games with a PPG in club history (fifth time).
MONTREAL CANADIENS NOTES:
À SURVEILLER CE SOIR / KEEP AN EYE ON…
- Les Canadiens et les Blue Jackets s’affrontent ce soir pour la 38e fois en saison régulière. Ces deux clubs ne se sont jamais affrontés en séries.
- The Canadiens and Blue Jackets are facing each other for the 38th time in regular season. Those two opponents have never faced each other in the playoffs.
DERNIER MATCH / LAST GAME – BOS 4 VS. MTL 2 (@ TD GARDEN)
Buts MTL Goals – Suzuki (AN/PP), Dach (AN/PP)
Buts BOS Goals – Bertuzzi, DeBrusk, Pastrnak, Krejci
Gardien MTL Goalie – Allen (17-21)
Gardien BOS Goalie – Swayman (29-31)
Avantage numérique MTL Powerplay – 2/5
Avantage numérique BOS Powerplay – 0/5
Meneurs MTL Leaders – TOI (Matheson – 28:55) ; S (Matheson – 5) ; HT (Savard – 4) ; BS (Evans, Matheson, Suzuki – 2)
MATCHS À VENIR / UPCOMING GAMES
27 MARS @ BUFFALO 19 h / 7 p.m.
28 MARS @ PHILADELPHIE 19 h / 7 p.m.
30 MARS VS. FLORIDE 19 h / 7 p.m.
1 AVRIL VS. CAROLINE 19 h / 7 p.m.
4 AVRIL VS. DETROIT 19 h / 7 p.m.
RAPPORT MÉDICAL DE LA SAISON / SEASON INJURY REPORT
Joueur Player Date Blessure Injury Matchs ratés Games lost Retour Return
C. Price – Genou / Knee 72 –
P. Byron – Hanche / Hip 72 –
J. Slafkovsky – Bas du corps / Lower-body 28 –
S. Monahan – Bas du corps / Lower-body 47 –
C. Caufield – Épaule / Shoulder 26 –
A. Xhekaj – Épaule / Shoulder 19 –
K. Guhle – Cheville / Ankle 3 –
J. Anderson – Cheville / Ankle 1 –
RÉAFFECTATIONS, SIGNATURES ET TRANSACTIONS / ROSTER MOVES, SIGNINGS AND TRANSACTIONS
Les Canadiens ont cédé l’attaquant Anthony Richard au Rocket de Laval (22/03)
The Canadiens have loaned forward Anthony Richard to the Laval Rocket (03/22)
Les Canadiens ont rappelé l’attaquant Anthony Richard du Rocket de Laval (09/03)
The Canadiens have recalled forward Anthony Richard from the Laval Rocket (03/09)
Les Canadiens ont cédé le défenseur Frédéric Allard au Rocket de Laval (06/03)
The Canadiens have loaned defenseman Frédéric Allard to the Laval Rocket (03/06)
Les Canadiens ont rappelé le défenseur Frédéric Allard du Rocket de Laval (04/03)
The Canadiens have recalled defenseman Frédéric Allard from the Laval Rocket (03/04)
Les Canadiens ont acquis l’attaquant Denis Gurianov des Stars de Dallas (26/02)
The Canadiens have acquired forward Denis Gurianov from the Dallas Stars (02/26)
STATISTIQUES D’ÉQUIPE / TEAM STATISTICS – AVANT LES MATCHS DU 24/03 – BEFORE GAMES ON 03/24
PTS (62 – 28e/28th)
V/W (28 – 26e/26th)
BP/GF (199 – 27e/27th)
BC/GA (266 – 29e/29th)
Tirs-PM/Shots-PG (27.4 – 30e/30th)
Tirs accordés-PM/Shots allowed-PG (33.9 – 29e/29th)
MÉ/Hits (1444 – 27e/27th)
MP/PIM (856 – 1er/1st)
AN/PP (17.1% – 28e/28th)
DN/PK (72.7% – 29e/29th)
LES CANADIENS CONTRE CHAQUE DIVISION L’AN DERNIER / THE HABS VS. EVERY DIVISION LAST SEASON
Adversaire Opponent Fiche Record PTS Buts pour Goals for Buts contre Goals against
Atlantique 9-14-3 21 84 89
Centrale 3-9-4 10 39 65
Métropolitaine 6-17-1 13 55 103
Pacifique 4-9-3 11 43 62
Total 22-49-11 55 221 319
*Inclut les buts en fusillade / Includes the shootout goals
LES CANADIENS CONTRE CHAQUE DIVISION CETTE SAISON / THE HABS VS. EVERY DIVISION THIS SEASON
Division Fiche Record PTS Buts pour Goals for Buts contre Goals against
Atlantique 5-14-1 11 48 92
Centrale 8-6-2 18 52 53
Métropolitaine 9-8-2 20 57 69
Pacifique 6-9-1 13 46 54
Total 28-38-6 62 203 268
*Inclut les buts en fusillade / Includes the shootout goals
MARTIN ST-LOUIS EN CHIFFRES / MARTIN ST. LOUIS’ NUMBERS…
Matchs/Games : 109
Victoires/Wins : 42
Fiche : 42-57-10
Points de classement/Standing points : 94
CANADIENS VS. COLUMBUS
À vie / All-Time
CANADIENS vs. CBJ 16-16-1-4 (37 PJ / GP)
Dom. / Home 9-7-1-3 (20 PJ / GP)
Étr. / Away 7-9-0-1 (17 PJ / GP)
Dern. Match / Last game:
V 3-1 W @ CBJ (23/11/22)
S. Montembeault 1-31 | J. Korpisalo 2-28
BG / WG: D. Savard
10 DERNIERS MATCHS CONTRE COLUMBUS / LAST 10 GAMES VS. COLUMBUS:
23/11/22 – MTL 3 @ CBJ 1
17/11/22 – MTL 4 @ CBJ 6
13/04/22 – MTL 1 @ CBJ 5
12/02/22 – CBJ 2 @ MTL 1
30/01/22 – CBJ 6 @ MTL 3
19/11/19 – MTL 2 @ CBJ 5
12/11/19 – CBJ 2 @ MTL 3 (TB/SO)
28/03/19 – MTL 2 @ CBJ 6
19/02/19 – CBJ 2 @ MTL 3
18/01/19 – MTL 4 @ CBJ 1
CETTE SAISON CONTRE COLUMBUS / THIS SEASON VS. COLUMBUS
Match #1: 17/11/22 @ CBJ – D/L 6-4
Match #2: 23/11/2022 @ CBJ – V/W 3-1
Match #3: 25/03/2023 @ MTL
MEILLEURS BUTEURS CONTRE COLUMBUS / LEADING GOAL SCORERS VS. COLUMBUS:
1) Mike Hoffman (7-5-12, 21 pj/gp)
2) Sean Monahan (7-5-12, 16 pj/gp)
3) Brendan Gallagher (6-7-13, 24 pj/gp)
MEILLEURS POINTEURS CONTRE COLUMBUS / LEADING SCORERS VS. COLUMBUS:
1) Brendan Gallagher (6-7-13, 24 pj/gp)
2) Mike Hoffman (7-5-12, 21 pj/gp)
3) Sean Monahan (7-5-12, 16 pj/gp)
MENEURS MINUTES DE PÉNALITÉ CONTRE COLUMBUS / MOST PENALTY MINUTES VS. COLUMBUS:
1) Brendan Gallagher (14, 24 pj/gp)
2) Mike Matheson (12, 16 pj/gp)
3) Mike Hoffman (12, 21 pj/gp)
