NHL Picks, Predictions & Matchups: Columbus vs. Montreal

The Canadiens and Blue Jackets are the only teams in action tonight. (AP Images)

Only one game on the ice tonight as the Montreal Canadiens host the Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHL betting odds have the Canadiens listed as -130 home favorites.

Carey Price has regained the No. 1 job in Montreal, going 4-2-1 with a 1.94 goals-against average in his past seven appearances while starting the last five games. He had another strong performance in Saturday’s 3-2 shootout loss to visiting Detroit, making 32 saves through overtime.

Steve Mason, on the other hand, was pulled for the third time this season Monday night in Columbus’ 7-4 loss to the New York Rangers after allowing four goals on 17 shots.

Monday’s loss was the Blue Jackets’ first in regulation since a 9-1 defeat to Detroit on Nov. 11. Columbus has earned at least a point in nine of its last 11 games.

The Blue Jackets have won consecutive games against the Canadiens, and are 3-1-0 with one tie all-time at Montreal.

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