Canadiens @ Blackhawks

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Final Score: Canadiens 4 - Blackhawks 1
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Montreal
Canadiens
4-5 Rating 1524
Form: WWLWL
4 – 1
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.5
Chicago
Blackhawks
3-6 Rating 1417
Form: LLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Blackhawks
All-time wins 98 62
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.5 2.8
Last meeting 4 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Blackhawks
Games played 9 9
Avg goals scored 3.3 2.3
Avg goals conceded 3.8 4.0
Win percentage 44% 33%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 60%