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Montreal Canadiens Favored Over Chicago Blackhawks in Monday Matchup as Chicago Loses Playoff Contention

The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, with Chicago having lost seven of their last nine games and being eliminated from playoff contention. Montreal, who currently holds a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, will be playing without Carey Price and Kirby Dach. Montreal is the favorite in this matchup, with odds opening at -250 and the current line at Montreal -270. For more detailed analysis and predictions, be sure to read the full Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blackhawks +228 | Canadiens -270
• Spread: Blackhawks +1.5 (-115) | Canadiens -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Montreal will win straight-up is 73%.

Chicago vs Montreal Stats

Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks are currently ranked 28th in offense and 31st in defense, scoring an average of 2.71 goals per game and allowing an average of 3.61 goals against per game. They have a power ranking of 32 and a season record of 23-46-11. Goalie Arvid Soderblom has a 9-18-7 record with a 3.19 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage. Leading scorers include Ryan Donato with 31 goals and Connor Bedard with 42 assists. Chicago's power play is performing well, scoring 24.0% of the time, while their penalty kill is holding opponents scoreless 80.0% of the time.

Montreal Canadiens Analysis

The Montreal Canadiens are currently ranked 15th in the NHL with an offense that scores an average of 3.01 goals per game. However, their defense ranks 24th in the league, allowing an average of 3.27 goals per game. Overall, the Canadiens have a record of 39-31-10. In their recent matchups against Chicago, Montreal went 2-1-0. Cole Caufield leads the team in goals scored with 37, while Nick Suzuki leads in assists with 58 and points with 87. Lane Hutson is tied for the lead in assists and ranks third in points with 64. Goalie Sam Montembeault has a record of 30-24-6 with a 2.83 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage. The Canadiens rank 21st on the power play, scoring 20.3% of the time, and 8th on the penalty kill, holding opponents scoreless 81.4% of the time. Montreal has four players with 49 or more points, with Suzuki leading in plus/minus at 15.

Montreal Canadiens Poised for Playoff Spot as Chicago Blackhawks Fall Short

The Montreal Canadiens are currently positioned to secure a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Chicago Blackhawks are facing another season without a postseason appearance. Chicago's performance has been marred by a significant losing streak, with defeats in 14 of their last 17 games, including seven of the last eight games on the road and four of the last five matches against Montreal. Conversely, Montreal has been on a strong trajectory, winning six of their last eight games and nine of their last 10 at home. Statistically, Montreal boasts the third highest win percentage versus the puck line in the NHL at 47-33, while Chicago ranks 14th at 41-39. Chicago struggles offensively, ranking 27th in goals-for and 32nd in goals-against. Additionally, Chicago has a tendency to allow a high number of shots per game, while Montreal possesses a strong penalty kill, ranking 8th in the league.

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