Montréal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct 11, 2025. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2025 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 3 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 3 | 2 | 21:56 | 0.32 | 1.77 |
| 2nd | Zachary Bolduc | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:42 | 0.33 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.15 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 02:45 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Zachary Bolduc, Nick Suzuki | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 04:34 | CHI | Sam Rinzel | Teuvo Teravainen, Frank Nazar | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:45 | MTL | Zachary Bolduc | Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 09:15 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Frank Nazar, Teuvo Teravainen | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 19:45 | MTL | Kaiden Guhle | Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.60 | 1.94 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 58.1% | 41.9% |
| Power play | 2/10 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 61.5% | 38.5% |
| Hits | 16 | 22 |
| Blocks | 8 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21:56 | 0.32 | 1.77 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:42 | 0.33 | 1.49 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:58 | 0.89 | 1.34 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:26 | 0.11 | 0.49 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:32 | 0.16 | 0.48 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:37 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:08 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:34 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:40 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Patrik Laine | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:33 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:48 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.34 | -0.10 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:43 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.15 | 1.43 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:34 | 0.01 | 1.28 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:58 | 0.04 | 0.90 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.03 | 0.35 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:02 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:15 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:46 | 0.30 | 0.10 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:41 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:57 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:48 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.04 | -0.20 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13:19 | 0.51 | -0.20 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:43 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:35 | 0.05 | -1.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | -0.51 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | 0.64 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on Oct 11, 2025, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.94 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.6 — Montréal Canadiens edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Nick Suzuki led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.77 on 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 25 of 28, worth 0.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on Oct 11, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nick Suzuki led all skaters at 1.77, on 0G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.94 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.6, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 28 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 22. High-danger chances went 16 to 7.