Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 10/23/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: TSN2, Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Canadiens (-132) Blackhawks (+120)

United Center is where the Chicago Blackhawks (3-6-0) will try to beat the Montreal Canadiens (4-3-2) on Friday. The line on this matchup has Montreal at -132 and Chicago is sitting at +120. The total is 6.5.

The Montreal Canadiens will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 4-3 defeat against the Sharks in their previous game. Montreal amassed 12 penalty mins in this matchup. Additionally, they had 2 chances on the power play but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Canadiens had a middle of the road offensive output in the defeat. In the outing, they scored on 3 out of the 34 shots they attempted.

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When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Montreal Canadiens have notched 28 goals (18th in the league) this season and have given up 34. For the season, they have accumulated 10 points and their points percentage is .556. Montreal is sitting with 29 power play opportunities and they have notched 4 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 13.79%. While at even strength, the Canadiens have given up 26 goals while notching 24 on offense. Montreal has attempted 267 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.5%. The Canadiens have seen 237 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .857. Montreal Canadiens opponents have earned 37 power play tries (6th in the NHL) and have notched 8 goals in those attempts.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Jakub Dobes. Dobes has been in goal for 64 contests over the course of his pro hockey career. He has amassed a win-loss record of 37-16-9 and got the start in 62 games. Opponents have notched 179 goals against Dobes in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.89. Dobes has had 1,771 shots taken against him and has garnered 1,592 saves. His save percentage currently is at .899 during his 153 mins between the pipes. In his career, Dobes is sitting with 36 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .581.

In their last game, Chicago faced off against the Stars in a game where the Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the score by a final score of 4-0. They had 4 power play chances in this matchup but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Blackhawks earned 0 goals of the 19 shots on goal they attempted.

Chicago has taken 193 shots (32nd in the league) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.88%, while allowing their opponents 275 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 74.07% on their opponents 27 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 86.9%. They have a total of 24 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 12.50%. The Blackhawks have accumulated 18 goals at even strength and 3 goals (31st in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 36 goals to be scored by of a combination of 29 goals at even strength and 7 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 21 goals, 6 points, in addition to a points percentage of .333.

For the opposition you are likely to see Spencer Knight defending the net. Teams are averaging 2.93 goals per contest and he has relinquished 431 goals in total. Knight's quality start percentage sits at 50.3% and he has qualified for 74 quality starts in his career. He has started in 147 contests and has been on the ice for 375 mins. Knight has accrued a career record of 71-62-20 and has participated in 157 games. He has recorded 3,989 stops out of the 4,419 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .903.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Montreal (-132)

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