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Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 24-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 Montreal Canadiens
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The Chicago Blackhawks host the Montreal Canadiens in an NHL matchup between two teams struggling to find consistency early in the 2026 season. Chicago sits 13th with 6 points from 9 games, while Montreal occupies 11th with 9 points from 8 games. Both sides arrive in poor form, making this a contest between two teams desperate to arrest their slide and build momentum.
Team form
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago's recent record reads 2-3 over their last five, a mixed bag that reflects their season-long struggles. They scored 12 goals across those five games but conceded 18, averaging 2.4 for and 3.6 against per match. A 5-3 win over Pittsburgh showed they can produce offence, yet they followed it with a 4-0 loss to Dallas just three days later. Most recently, they fell 0-4 at home to the Stars, a result that exposed defensive vulnerabilities. The Blackhawks are leaking chances and their inconsistency makes them hard to back with confidence.
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal's form is equally concerning. They've won just one of their last five, taking down Toronto 3-2 and Ottawa 4-2 in that stretch, but losses to Washington, Nashville and Carolina have been heavy—they conceded 20 goals across those five games at 4.0 per match. Their offence has been more potent than Chicago's (3.4 per game), yet their defence has been porous. The Canadiens showed they can score, but they're bleeding goals at an alarming rate, and that vulnerability will be tested by a Blackhawks side that, despite their struggles, can put pucks on net.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record is available between these teams in recent seasons, so there are no historical patterns to lean on. Both sides enter this fixture without the benefit of recent familiarity.
Key factors
Defensive solidity will be the deciding factor here. Chicago has conceded 3.6 per game over five matches; Montreal 4.0. Neither team has shown the ability to lock down, and both have demonstrated they can score when given space. The Blackhawks' home-ice advantage is marginal given their recent form at the United Center, where they've been outscored. Montreal's road record is untested in this sample, but their offensive capability (3.4 goals per game) suggests they won't be shut out. Whoever manages to limit Grade-A chances and convert on their opportunities will likely prevail in what shapes as a high-event game.
Prediction
The statistical picture suggests a tight contest. Chicago's home advantage is offset by Montreal's slightly better points tally and offensive output. Both teams are vulnerable defensively, which points to a game with goals at both ends. The Blackhawks' recent loss to Dallas was heavy, but they showed against Pittsburgh they can compete when they execute. Montreal's ability to score (3.4 per game) makes them dangerous, yet their defensive frailties (4.0 conceded per game) leave them exposed. This is genuinely too close to separate—both teams have the tools to win, and the outcome hinges on which side limits mistakes and capitalises on their chances.
This is a dead-heat. Chicago gets the lean as home team, but Montreal are equally capable of leaving with the points. Expect an open game with chances for both sides. The team that converts their opportunities most efficiently will take the win. For bettors, this is a coin-flip proposition—neither side commands confidence, making it a match where value might lie in the periphery rather than the outright winner market.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 11 | 6 | 3 | 16 |
| 2 |  Edmonton Oilers | 9 | 6 | 1 | 15 |
| 3 |  Utah Mammoth | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| 4 |  Minnesota Wild | 10 | 6 | 2 | 14 |
| 5 |  Seattle Kraken | 10 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 6 |  Dallas Stars | 9 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 7 |  Colorado Avalanche | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 |  San Jose Sharks | 10 | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| 9 |  Winnipeg Jets | 9 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 10 |  Nashville Predators | 8 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 11 |  St. Louis Blues | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| 12 |  Anaheim Ducks | 9 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 13 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 9 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| 14 |  Vancouver Canucks | 11 | 1 | 8 | 5 |
| 15 |  Los Angeles Kings | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 16 |  Calgary Flames | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 11 | 7 | 2 | 17 |
| 2 |  Boston Bruins | 10 | 6 | 2 | 15 |
| 3 |  New York Rangers | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 9 | 6 | 2 | 14 |
| 5 |  Ottawa Senators | 10 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 6 |  Florida Panthers | 10 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 7 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 11 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| 8 |  New York Islanders | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 9 |  Washington Capitals | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| 10 |  New Jersey Devils | 9 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 11 |  Montreal Canadiens | 9 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 12 |  Buffalo Sabres | 10 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings | 9 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 14 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 12 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 15 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 10 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 16 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 8 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
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