Final Score: Blackhawks 2 - Canadiens 3
Saturday, December 7, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Blackhawks @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blackhawks
12-13-3 Rating 1517
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.2
Canadiens
11-14-4 Rating 1497
Form: TLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blackhawks Canadiens
All-time wins 40 79
Last 5 meetings 0 4
Average goals 2.8 3.9
Last meeting 1 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Blackhawks Canadiens
Games played 28 29
Avg goals scored 2.6 3.4
Avg goals conceded 2.5 3.6
Win percentage 43% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 54%