The Montreal Canadiens (17-17-3) carry a three-game win streak into a road matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks (12-24-2), who have been beaten in five straight, on Friday, January 3 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which team will bring home the win in Friday's hockey action.
The Blackhawks have recorded a 3-7-0 record in their last 10 games. They have totaled 28 goals while giving up 40 in that period. On the power play, 25 opportunities have resulted in six goals (24.0% success rate).
Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Canadiens 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+119)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a 17-17-3 record overall, with a 3-3-6 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the 10 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-2-2 record (good for 14 points).
- In the four games this season the Canadiens recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
- Montreal has taken six points from the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-6-2 record).
- The Canadiens are 14-7-1 in the 22 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 29 points).
- In the 19 games when Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 24 points after finishing 11-6-2.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Montreal is 8-3-0 (16 points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 9-13-3 to record 21 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 12-24-2 record this season and are 2-2-4 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Chicago has earned eight points (3-6-2) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
- When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-11-1 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in 15 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
- This season, Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games and registered eight points with a record of 4-7-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 25 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canadiens Rank | Canadiens AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 3.03 | Goals Scored | 2.5 | 31st |
| 27th | 3.41 | Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 26th |
| 32nd | 25.1 | Shots | 25.5 | 30th |
| 25th | 29.4 | Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 28th |
| 16th | 21.43% | Power Play % | 23.47% | 11th |
| 8th | 82.68% | Penalty Kill % | 84.07% | 4th |
Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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