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The Montreal Canadiens (17-17-3) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (12-24-2) at United Center in Chicago, Illinois on January 3, 2025, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens rank 12th in the Eastern Conference (37 points), and the Blackhawks are 16th in the Western Conference (26 points).
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Canadiens vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 27th |
| Shots | 25.1 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 21.43% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.68% | 8th |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 26th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 23.47% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.07% | 4th |
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Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Canadiens
- One of Montreal's top offensive options this season is Nicholas Suzuki, who has put up 36 points in 37 games.
- Cole Caufield has 19 goals and 15 assists for Montreal to compile 34 total points (0.9 per game).
- On 42 shots (for two goals) and 22 assists, Lane Hutson has contributed 24 points this season.
- Samuel Montembeault (14-14-2) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .902 for Montreal.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored 10 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 23 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Chicago offense with 33 total points (0.9 per game). He averages 2.5 shots per game, shooting 10.6%.
- Teuvo Teravainen is a leading scorer for Chicago with 24 total points this season. He has scored seven goals and added 17 assists in 38 games.
- Ryan Donato is a top player on offense for Chicago with 11 goals and 10 assists.
- Petr Mrazek is 7-14-1 this season, amassing 570 saves and giving up 69 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .892 save percentage (48th in the league).
Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee),
David Savard: Unknown (Undisclosed)
Blackhawks
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee),
Alec Martinez: Questionable (Neck),
Connor Murphy: Questionable (Groin)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2024 | Panthers | W 4-0 | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Lightning | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Sabres | L 6-2 | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Stars | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Blues | L 6-2 | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/5/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 1/8/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |