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The Montreal Canadiens (39-31-10) will attempt to extend a four-game home win streak when they play the Chicago Blackhawks (23-46-11) on Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our pick for who will secure the win in Monday's matchup.
Over the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks are 3-5-2 while totaling 32 total goals (four power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 18.2%). They have allowed 35 goals.
Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Canadiens 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-298)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canadiens (-1.5)
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Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens are 39-31-10 overall and 10-10-20 in overtime games.
- Montreal has 39 points (16-4-7) in the 27 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- Looking at the nine times this season the Canadiens finished a game with only one goal, they have a 2-6-1 record, good for five points.
- Montreal has taken nine points from the 16 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (3-10-3 record).
- The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in 50 games (34-11-5, 73 points).
- In the 31 games when Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 16-10-5 record (37 points).
- In the 28 games when it outshot its opponent, Montreal is 17-10-1 (35 points).
- The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 49 games. The Canadiens went 21-19-9 in those matchups (51 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (23-46-11 overall) have posted a record of 3-11-14 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
- Chicago has earned 15 points (4-9-7) in its 20 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 14 games and they finished 0-13-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has eight points (2-20-4) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 38 times, earning 48 points from those matchups (21-11-6).
- This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 24 games and registered 15 points with a record of 6-15-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 5-14-0 (10 points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 60 times this season, and earned 45 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canadiens Rank | Canadiens AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 2.95 | Goals Scored | 2.71 | 27th |
| 23rd | 3.2 | Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 31st |
| 30th | 25.7 | Shots | 24.5 | 32nd |
| 24th | 29.1 | Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 30th |
| 21st | 20.26% | Power Play % | 24.04% | 11th |
| 7th | 81.42% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 13th |
Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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