Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction
NHL · Friday, October 23, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET · United Center · NHL Net
Result
Final: Montreal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1 (Montreal Canadiens won). Mel’s pick (Montreal Canadiens win 57% of the time) was right.
Mel’s pick
Montreal Canadiens win 57% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.
- Montreal Canadiens: 57%
- Chicago Blackhawks: 43%
Projected score
Montreal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
Mel vs the betting line
Mel’s margin (Montreal Canadiens by about 1) is close to the line (Montreal Canadiens −1.5), so there’s no real lean against the spread.
The total is 6.5; Mel’s projected 6.6 is right around it.
Recent form
Montreal Canadiens (4-3-2) scored 3.2 and allowed 3 goals a game over their last 5.
Chicago Blackhawks (3-6-0) scored 2.4 and allowed 3.8 goals a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 23, 9:11 AM ET.
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