- Matchup: Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
- Odds/Point Spread: Canadiens (-196) Blackhawks (+162)
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The Montreal Canadiens (1-1-0) are set to visit the United Center on Saturday to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (0-1-1). The current betting line has Montreal favored at -196, while Chicago stands at +162. The over/under for this matchup is set at 6.
The Montreal Canadiens come off a solid performance, triumphing 5-1 against the Red Wings in their most recent outing. They were assessed 8 penalty minutes during the match. The Canadiens displayed a robust offensive effort with 3 power-play opportunities, converting 1 into a goal. Overall, they netted 5 goals from 17 shots taken.
Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Montreal Canadiens have tallied 7 goals this season (ranking 4th in the NHL) but have also allowed 6. Currently, they have accumulated 2 points, maintaining a points percentage of .500. The Canadiens have had 5 chances on the power play, successfully scoring once, yielding a conversion rate of 20.00%. In even-strength play, they have allowed opponents to score 5 times while responding with 6 goals offensively. With a total of 48 shots on goal, Montreal holds a shooting percentage of 14.6%. They have faced 58 shots against and recorded a save percentage of .897. Their opponents have attempted 6 power plays (6th in the league) and managed to score once during those opportunities.
Starting in goal for the Canadiens will be Sam Montembeault. Throughout his career, Montembeault has recorded 100 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .529. His current save percentage stands at .899 after spending 11,533 minutes on the ice. He has faced 6,118 shots and made 5,498 saves, with 620 goals scored against him across his professional journey, resulting in an average of 3.23 goals against per game. His record reads 80-85-28 after starting in 189 games and participating in a total of 207 NHL games.
The Chicago Blackhawks recently faced the Bruins, ending up on the wrong side of a 4-3 scoreline. Chicago managed to score 3 goals from 24 shots on goal and failed to capitalize on 3 power-play opportunities.
Chicago has taken 43 shots so far (ranking 9th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 11.63%, while allowing their opponents to attempt 70 shots. Their penalty kill is operating at 71.43% against 7 power-play attempts, while their current save percentage is 90.0%. The Blackhawks have had 6 power-play opportunities but have yet to score (ranked 23rd in the league). Their even-strength play has resulted in 5 goals scored, while conceding a total of 7 goals: 5 at even strength and 2 while shorthanded. As of now, the Chicago Blackhawks have netted 5 goals, earning just 1 point, resulting in a points percentage of .250.
Defending the net for Chicago will be Spencer Knight. Opponents are averaging 952.50 goals against him, with a total of 254 goals conceded in his career. Knight’s quality start percentage is 52.3%, with 45 quality starts in his NHL tenure. He has started in 86 games and tallied 16 minutes on the ice. His career record stands at 49-34-9, with 96 games played. Knight has made 2,395 saves out of 2,649 shots faced, which gives him a save percentage of .904.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Selection: Back Chicago (+162)
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
