The Montreal Canadiens (17-12-4) host the Chicago Blackhawks (13-14-6, losers of three in a row) at Bell Centre. The matchup on Thursday, Dec. 18 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we project to win Thursday's game.
In the last 10 contests, the Blackhawks are 3-6-1 while totaling 21 total goals (five power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 17.9%). They have conceded 33 goals.
Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final score of Canadiens 4, Blackhawks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-184)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a 17-12-4 record overall, with a 7-4-11 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Montreal has 18 points (8-4-2) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Canadiens scored only one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
- Montreal has taken four points from the six games this season when it scored two goals (2-4-0 record).
- The Canadiens have scored three or more goals 22 times, and are 14-4-4 in those games (to record 32 points).
- In the 10 games when Montreal has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 6-4-0 to register 12 points.
- In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Montreal is 5-6-1 (11 points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 17 times, and went 9-5-3 (21 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (13-14-6 overall) have posted a record of 1-6-7 in games that have required OT this season.
- Chicago has earned 12 points (4-7-4) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Chicago has six points (2-5-2) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 18 times, earning 26 points from those matchups (11-3-4).
- Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 17 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 5-4-3 (13 points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Blackhawks finished 8-10-3 in those matchups (19 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canadiens Rank | Canadiens AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.15 | Goals Scored | 2.82 | 24th |
| 31st | 3.48 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| 29th | 25.1 | Shots | 25.5 | 27th |
| 13th | 27.4 | Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 28th |
| 4th | 26.09% | Power Play % | 21.28% | 10th |
| 25th | 76.85% | Penalty Kill % | 83.93% | 5th |
Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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