Chicago Blackhawks 1-4 Montreal Canadiens: final score
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Montreal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday, October 23, 2026 in the NHL.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:00 PM (ET)
- Venue
- United Center, Chicago
- 👥
- 19592
- Where to watch
- NHL Net, CHSN (In the United States · ESPN)
The match in numbers
- Montreal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks 4-1.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
By period
| Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Match videos
Live commentary
- 3rd · 17:22Mike Matheson Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Phillip Danault (3)
- 2nd · 18:26Kaiden Guhle Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Jake Evans (1), Alexandre Carrier (4)
- 2nd · 7:45Jake Evans Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Kaiden Guhle (2)
- 1st · 17:29Jake Evans Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Kirby Dach (2), Owen Beck (1)
- 1st · 4:23Connor Bedard Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Patrick Kane (5)
Commentary: ESPN
Head-to-head record
0
Chicago Blackhawks
0
Draws
1
Montreal Canadiens
Last meetings
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 18 | WWLWL |
| 2 |  Bruins | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 17 | WWWLW |
| 3 |  Rangers | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | WLLWL |
| 4 |  Lightning | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | LWWWL |
| 5 |  Senators | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | LWLWL |
| 6 |  Maple Leafs | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | LLWWW |
| 7 |  Islanders | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWWL |
| 8 |  Devils | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | WWLWW |
| 9 |  Canadiens | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWLW |
| 10 |  Panthers | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | WWWLL |
| 11 |  Red Wings | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | LWWLW |
| 12 |  Capitals | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | LLWWL |
| 13 |  Sabres | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | WLWLL |
| 14 |  Penguins | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 | LLLLW |
| 15 |  Flyers | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | LLWWW |
| 16 |  Blue Jackets | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | LLWLL |
Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oilers | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 17 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Golden Knights | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | WWWLL |
| 3 |  Kraken | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | WLLWW |
| 4 |  Mammoth | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | WWLWL |
| 5 |  Wild | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 14 | LWWLL |
| 6 |  Stars | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | LWWWW |
| 7 |  Avalanche | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | LWLLW |
| 8 |  Sharks | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | WLLWW |
| 9 |  Blues | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 | WLLWW |
| 10 |  Jets | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | WLLLL |
| 11 |  Predators | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | LLLWL |
| 12 |  Ducks | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | LLLLL |
| 13 |  Kings | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | LLLWW |
| 14 |  Flames | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 6 | LWLWW |
| 15 |  Blackhawks | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | LWWLL |
| 16 |  Canucks | 12 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 5 | LLLLL |
FAQ
What was the score in Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens?
Montreal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday, October 23 (NHL).
When do Chicago Blackhawks play next?
Chicago Blackhawks play Florida Panthers on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM (ET).
When do Montreal Canadiens play next?
Montreal Canadiens play Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 PM (ET).
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