Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction: Moneyline, Prop & Total Goals (Oct 23)
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Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction: Moneyline, Prop & Total Goals (Oct 23)

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Moneyline PickMontreal Canadiens (-152)
Player PropCole Caufield 4+ shots on goal (-125)
Total GoalsUnder 6.5 Goals (-162)
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Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks Main Game Info

Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks Moneyline Prediction

The Canadiens have played four overtime games in their last five outings but finally came up short, suffering a 4-3 defeat to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Montreal has gone 3-1-1 over its last five and has earned at least a point in four of those. As a result, the team’s previous three-game losing skid now seems like a distant memory.

The Blackhawks have also endured their share of struggles. They dropped their last game against the Dallas Stars (L 4-0) on October 17. The extended break could benefit Chicago, as this will be its first outing in six days. However, the Blackhawks have lost three of their last five and secured just one regulation win over that stretch (2-3-0).

Both teams have struggled in goal. The Canadiens are likely to start Jacob Fowler (3-1-0, 2.16 GAA, .900) and have a collective .857 save percentage. The Blackhawks have posted a collective .869 save percentage, and Spencer Knight has gone 3-4-0 with a 3.59 GAA and an .888 save percentage in his seven appearances.

Both sides have been inconsistent, but even on the road, the Canadiens are difficult to overlook. Chicago ranks near the bottom of the league in scoring, defence, and special teams, so Montreal should have enough talent to secure the win.

Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop

Cole Caufield has been a productive forward for the Canadiens this season, recording six goals and eight points. His shot volume has been particularly impressive, with an average of 3.55 shots on goal per contest and at least four in four of his last six games.

He has a prominent offensive role on the top line, now with Oliver Kapanen at centre, and on the first power-play unit while averaging a career-high 19:41 TOI/G. With Nick Suzuki (upper body) expected to miss several weeks, Caufield should shoulder even more of the attack against a Chicago defence that has allowed 30.6 shots per game (fourth-most in the NHL).

Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks Total Goals Prediction

The Canadiens rank as the league’s 14th-best offence with 3.11 goals per game. They face a struggling Blackhawks attack that has scored just 2.33 goals per game, the third-lowest mark in the NHL. Both teams have also struggled defensively, with the Canadiens allowing the fourth-most goals at 3.78 per game and Chicago ranking third-worst at 4.00.

Despite the defensive issues on both sides, this does not necessarily look like a high-scoring matchup. Montreal and Chicago have each averaged just 3.0 goals scored per game over their last five outings. In addition, four of the last five games for each team have finished with under 6.5 goals in regulation.

Fowler has been steady, Chicago may be rusty after six days off, and Montreal is missing its top scorer, so expect a tighter game than the defensive numbers suggest.

Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks Team News

Montreal Canadiens Team News

The Canadiens will be short-handed offensively, with key players Suzuki and Demidov (lower-body) sidelined. The pair combined for 163 points during the 2025-26 regular season, so their absences will be significant for Montreal. Players such as Alex Newhook and Oliver Kapanen have taken on larger roles in their absence.

This clash against the Blackhawks opens a four-game road trip for Montreal after they played six of their previous seven contests at home. The Habs have gone 1-1-1 away from home this season.

Chicago Blackhawks Team News

The Blackhawks welcomed back their star playmaker and captain, Connor Bedard, three games ago, bringing the team closer to full strength. Ryan Ellis (back) is out for the season, while Bowen Byram (upper body) and Andrew Mangiapane (lower body) are game-time decisions.

The Blackhawks are in the middle of a lengthy homestand and have enjoyed an extended break. This will be their first outing since their October 17 loss to the Stars. They’ve gone 1-2-1 during their current homestand and have two more games at United Center after this one before hitting the road.

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