Blue Jackets and Canadiens Clash at Bell Centre: A Battle for Dominance

As the Columbus Blue Jackets prepare to face off against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on March 12, fans are anticipating a game filled with intensity and competition. The Blue Jackets, coming off a mixed bag of recent performances, are looking to assert their dominance on foreign ice.

In their last three games, the Blue Jackets have shown both resilience and areas needing improvement. Their most recent home game against the Carolina Hurricanes ended in a narrow 4-2 defeat. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, their powerplay capitalized once from two opportunities. However, they struggled in faceoffs with only a 39 percent win rate which could be crucial against Montreal.

Prior to that game, Columbus faced a tough challenge against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden where they suffered another loss with a scoreline of 4-1. The team's shooting percentage was low at just three percent despite having 31 shots on goal – an indication that finishing is an area requiring attention.

However, not all is grim for Columbus fans as before these defeats came an impressive victory over the New York Rangers with four goals scored from 41 shots reflecting a ten percent shooting success rate. This victory showcased what the team is capable of when firing on all cylinders - particularly as they managed to secure this win despite winning less than half of their faceoffs.

The upcoming match in Montreal will demand focus on these key areas: converting scoring chances and improving faceoff success rates. The Bell Centre is known for its energetic atmosphere which can influence game dynamics; thus mental fortitude will be as important as physical readiness.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN+ or BSOH TV networks come March 12th at 23:00 UTC (7 PM Eastern Time). With both teams eager to claim victory in one of hockey's most storied venues – it's sure to be an event you won't want to miss!