Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens

The Columbus Blue Jackets welcome the Montreal Canadiens to Nationwide Arena for an NHL regular-season matchup pairing one of the league's newer franchises against one of its most storied. The Canadiens, founded in 1909, carry the most Stanley Cup championships in NHL history and a fan base considered among the most passionate in hockey, while the Blue Jackets have built their own identity in Columbus since 2000, anchored by a loud arena crowd and a history of upset playoff runs, including their 2019 sweep of Tampa Bay. Nationwide Arena, located in the city's Arena District, has hosted Blue Jackets hockey since the franchise's inaugural season. The matchup gives Columbus fans a look at one of the league's Original Six clubs visiting a rink built specifically for the sport in the heart of downtown.