The Montreal Canadiens (4-3-2) are in town for their one trip to the United Center. They have a better record than the Blackhawks, but they would tell you that they are off to a lackluster start.

Jeff Blashill has to express faith in his team publicly, but when will Chicago start playing well enough to justify the coach's confidence?

Expert recap and game analysis of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL game from October 23, 2026 on ESPN.

Chicago hosts Montreal for Friday Night Hockey presented by Modelo as Connor Bedard looks to stay hot against the Canadiens ...

The Canadiens sport among the highest 5-on-5 xGF numbers in the NHL despite lackluster results, and their underlying defensive numbers at even strength suggest statistical correction. The Hawks are ...

CHICAGO – Jake Evans scored twice and had an assist to help the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Friday. Kaiden Guhle had a goal and an assist, ...

Our Canadiens vs Blackhawks prediction for Friday 23 October, with Nick Suzuki out for two to four weeks, Connor Bedard back for Chicago, and Canadian odds.

Montreal was very young last year, and once it clicked, it clicked,” Hawks coach Jeff Blashill said. “And there’s zero doubt in my mind that once it clicks here, it’s going to really click.” ...

The Chicago Blackhawks had higher expectations for the season, but after a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Friday left them at 3-7-0, they have more questions than answers.

Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is expected to miss the first game of his NHL career Friday as the club visits the Chicago Blackhawks to kick off a four-game road trip.

The Montreal Canadiens seek a second-line center while the Chicago Blackhawks need a scoring winger with size, but who could ...

Jake Evans produced two goals and an assist and Jacob Fowler stopped 20 shots, lifting the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 4-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.