The Chicago Blackhawks are on the highway to play the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m. ET.
Chicago (23-46-11) is coming off a 5-4 shootout loss to Winnipeg. Montreal (39-31-10) is coming off a 1-0 OT loss to Toronto.
Blackhawks vs Canadiens: Head-to-head & key stats
- Chicago is 163-304-103-5 all-time towards Montreal
- The Blackhawks are averaging 2.71 objectives per sport
- Montreal is 22-12-5 at residence
- Chicago is permitting 3.57 objectives per sport
- The Canadiens are averaging 2.95 objectives per sport
- The Blackhawks are 8-26-5 on the highway
- Montreal is permitting 3.2 objectives per sport
Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens: Preview
Chicago is likely one of the worst groups within the NHL and is coming off a loss to Winnipeg. The Blackhawks are led by Connor Bedard who has 63 factors, Ryan Donato has 61 factors, Teuvo Teravainen has 57 factors, and Tyler Bertuzzi has 44 factors.
The Blackhawks will begin Spencer Knight who’s 4-8-2 with a 3.20 GAA and a .891 SV% since being traded to Chicago. In his profession towards Montreal, he is 1-1 with a 3.52 GAA and a .875 SV%.
Montreal, meawhile, can clinch a playoff spot with a win on Monday and have the debut of Ivan Demidov. The Canadiens are led by Nick Suzuki who has 87 factors, Cole Caufield has 68 factors, Lane Hutson has 64 factors, and Juraj Slafkovsky has 49 factors.
The Canadiens will begin Sam Montembeault who’s 30-24-6 with a 2.83 GAA and a .901 SV%. In his profession towards Chicago, he is 2-1-1 with a 2.71 GAA and a .908 SV%.
Blackhawks vs Canadiens: Odds & Prediction
Chicago is a +230 underdog wiht Montreal being a -285 favourite, and the over/below set at 6.5 objectives.
The Blackhawks do not have a lot to play for right here as Montreal can clinch a playoff spot at residence. The Bell Centre might be rocking, particularly with Demidov making his debut.
Montreal can have some motivation right here because the Canadiens offense will be capable to rating and get out to an early result in get the win and punch their ticket to the playoffs.
Prediction: Canadiens 5, Blackhawks 2.
Blackhawks vs Canadiens: Head-to-head & key stats
Tip 1: Montreal -1.5 (-108)
Tip 2: Over 6.5 objectives (+110)
Tip 3: Patrik Laine 2+ photographs on objective (-165)