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Montréal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction

October 23, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET · MTL 6-3-2, CHI 3-8-0

Model prediction

Montréal Canadiens

63%

win chance · 3.19 xGoals

Chicago Blackhawks

37%

win chance · 2.44 xGoals

Celly's model leans Montréal Canadiens (63%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: MTL 3.2, CHI 2.4, about 5.6 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 62% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

MTL: Jacob Fowler confirmed

CHI: Spencer Knight confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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