The Montreal Canadiens bring their three-game winning streak to the United Center as they face off against a Chicago Blackhawks team that has lost five straight games.
The Canadiens have found their offensive rhythm, scoring 12 goals in their last three games while maintaining a respectable 3.03 goals per game average this season.
Chicago's struggles continue as they sit at the bottom of the Central Division with a 12-24-2 record, averaging just 2.50 goals per game while allowing 3.39 against.
The contrast between the teams' recent performances couldn't be more stark, with Montreal's Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield leading their offensive resurgence while Chicago's young star Connor Bedard tries to spark life into the Blackhawks' attack.
The matchup presents an intriguing battle between two teams heading in opposite directions, with Montreal looking to continue their climb in the Atlantic Division standings while Chicago seeks to snap out of their defensive struggles.
As these Original Six rivals prepare to face off, the spotlight falls on whether the Canadiens can maintain their momentum or if the Blackhawks, potentially boosted by Colton Dach's NHL debut, can turn their fortunes around in this compelling NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens: who will win?
For tonight's Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens matchup, our predictive model gives the Canadiens a 73.33% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.
Montreal Canadiens: 73.33% win probability
- Better offensive output (113 goals for vs Blackhawks' 96)
- Superior recent form (WWWLW vs Blackhawks' LLLLL)
- Higher points total (37 points in 37 games vs Blackhawks' 26 in 38)
Chicago Blackhawks: 26.67% win probability
- Poor defensive record (129 goals against, 3rd worst in Western Conference)
- Worst current form in the league (5 consecutive losses - LLLLL)
- League-worst points total (26 points in 38 games)
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens odds
| Chicago Blackhawks | Montreal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +105 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | -122 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Chicago Blackhawks have won 12 out of 38 matches this season.
- 2The Montreal Canadiens have won 17 out of 37 matches this season.
- 3With 26 points, the Chicago Blackhawks holds the 16th position in the league standings.
- 4Montreal Canadiens's 37 points place them 12th in the rankings.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens form
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens head to head
Chicago Blackhawks
33%
Montreal Canadiens
67%
Dec 23, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks
2 : 5
Montreal Canadiens
Oct 14, 2023
Montreal Canadiens
3 : 2
Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 15, 2023
Montreal Canadiens
4 : 0
Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 25, 2022
Chicago Blackhawks
2 : 3
Montreal Canadiens
Jan 14, 2022
Chicago Blackhawks
3 : 2
Montreal Canadiens
Dec 10, 2021
Montreal Canadiens
0 : 2
Chicago Blackhawks
