The Montreal Canadiens (17-12-4) host the Chicago Blackhawks (13-14-6, losers of three straight) at Bell Centre. The game on Thursday, Dec. 18 starts 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 predict will capture the win in Thursday's game.
During the last 10 games for the Blackhawks (3-6-1), their offense has scored 21 goals while their defense has allowed 33 goals. They have recorded 28 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (17.9%).
Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game expects 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 are 7-4-11 in overtime matchups on their way to a 17-12-4 overall record.
- In the 14 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-4-2 record (good for 18 points).
- In the four games this season the Canadiens scored just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
- Montreal has scored two goals in six games this season (2-4-0 record, four points).
- The Canadiens are 14-4-4 in the 22 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 32 points).
- In the 10 games when Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 12 points after finishing 6-4-0.
- In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Montreal is 5-6-1 (11 points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 9-5-3 to record 21 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (13-14-6 overall) have posted a record of 1-6-7 in games that have needed OT this season.
- Chicago has earned 12 points (4-7-4) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-5-2 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 18 games, earning 26 points from those contests.
- This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 7-5-3 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 5-4-3 (13 points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 21 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.
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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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