Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
4:1
18/12/2025 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilDisney+
chileChileDisney+
denmarkDenmarkViaplay, V Sport Live 3
finlandFinlandVeikkaus TV, Viaplay, V Sport Live 3
franceFrancebeIN Connect, beIN Sports MAX 4
germanyGermanyNHL.tv
icelandIcelandViaplay
mexicoMexicoSky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
spainSpainDAZN Espana
swedenSwedenViaplay, V Sport Live 3
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomDAZN
uruguayUruguayDisney+
usaUsaESPN+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3515
Shots off target
1717
Shooting PCT
11.43% (4/35)6.67% (1/15)
Blocked Shots
912
Goalkeeper Saves
1431
Saves PCT
93.33% (14/15)91.18% (31/34)
Penalties
22
PIM
44
Power-play Goals
00
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/2)0% (0/2)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (2/2)100% (2/2)
Hits
2114
Faceoffs Won
3116
Faceoffs %
65.9634.04
Giveaways
1014
Takeaways
38
Empty Net Goals
10

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 1)
  • 07:27, 0 - 1, Nazar F. (G), Grzelcyk M. (A), Burakovsky A. (A2)
  • 14:23, 1 - 1, Bolduc Z. (G), Caufield C. (A), Hutson L. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (0 - 0)
  • 04:49, Dobson N. (2 min),
  • 15:12, Toninato D. (2 min),
  • 18:12, Nazar F. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (3 - 0)
  • 00:20, 2 - 1, Bolduc Z. (G), Hutson L. (A), Suzuki N. (A2)
  • 10:00, 3 - 1, Dobson N. (G), Demidov I. (A), Hutson L. (A2)
  • 10:21, Xhekaj A. (2 min),
  • 16:29, 4 - 1, Suzuki N. (G),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Montreal Canadiens
50%
Draw
21.8%
Chicago Blackhawks
28.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
42.4% 22.2% 35.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

42.9% 21.9% 35%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Montreal Canadiens has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.6%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Montreal Canadiens's performance.
  • Chicago Blackhawks has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.2%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Chicago Blackhawks might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Montreal Canadiens than the current prediction. (-7.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Montreal Canadiens that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Chicago Blackhawks than the current prediction. (+6.8%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Chicago Blackhawks could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Montreal Canadiens - Chicago Blackhawks Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.92
    (2.23)
    4.4
    (4.25)
    3.34
    (2.67)
    4.8%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.75
    What is the prediction for Montreal Canadiens - Chicago Blackhawks?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Montreal will win (votes: 7 - 77.8%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 22.2%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Montreal: 50.6%100%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • DC - Chicago (1.89) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Montreal Canadiens will win (2 of 2 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 3 high ROI users predict this event. Montreal (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Chicago (votes: 1 - 33.3%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 10 and 12).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 3.
    • In recent matches, Montreal has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Chicago is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Montreal may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Montreal will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Montreal: Dach K. (Broken Leg) Guhle K. (Lower-Body Injury) Laine P. (Abdominal strain) Matheson M. (Upper-Body Injury) Newhook A. (Ankle Injury)
    • There will not play in Chicago: Bedard C. (Shoulder Injury) Foligno N. (Hand Injury) Weber S. (Ankle Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 43:55. (average 2.2:2.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Montreal won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 16:28. (average 1.6:2.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Montreal Canadiens - Chicago Blackhawks were as follows:
    11.10.2025 Chicago Blackhawks - Montreal Canadiens 2:3
    14.04.2025 Montreal Canadiens - Chicago Blackhawks 3:4
    03.01.2025 Chicago Blackhawks - Montreal Canadiens 4:2
    22.12.2023 Chicago Blackhawks - Montreal Canadiens 2:5
    14.10.2023 Montreal Canadiens - Chicago Blackhawks 3:2
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