Jiricek, 20, could return to AHL's Cleveland Monsters for more development when Blue Jackets' Johnson returns from shoulder injury.

Columbus’ defensive metrics are heading south in a hurry, and they’re in the latter half of a back-to-back against a rested Habs team. The Blue Jackets are most vulnerable giving up shots to wingers, as only six teams have conceded more over the past 10 games.

When the Montreal Canadiens play the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bell Centre on Saturday (beginning at 7:00 PM ET), Nicholas Suzuki and Kirill Marchenko should be two of the top players to keep an eye on. See below to read more about Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets leaders, insights, and a predicted winner.

Juraj Slafkovsky and Zachary Werenski will be two of the most exciting players to watch when the Montreal Canadiens play the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bell Centre on Saturday, November 16 at 7:00 PM ET.

Warsofsky states Sharks still learning ‘how to win' in young NHL season Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky speaks with the media following San Jose's 2-1 overtime win over the Columbus