Montréal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct 23, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 1 |
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 | Kaiden Guhle | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:30 | 0.09 | 2.40 |
| 2nd | Jake Evans | C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.26 | 2.18 |
| 3rd | Mike Matheson | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 20:15 | 0.27 | 1.47 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:23 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Patrick Kane | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:29 | MTL | Jake Evans | Kirby Dach, Owen Beck | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:45 | MTL | Jake Evans | Kaiden Guhle | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 18:26 | MTL | Kaiden Guhle | Jake Evans, Alexandre Carrier | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 17:22 | MTL | Mike Matheson | Phillip Danault | 6v5 EN | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.69 | 1.89 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/6 |
| Faceoff % | 62.7% | 37.3% |
| Hits | 23 | 11 |
| Blocks | 11 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:30 | 0.09 | 2.40 |
| Jake Evans | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.26 | 2.18 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:15 | 0.27 | 1.47 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:15 | 0.37 | 1.05 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:40 | 0.01 | 0.98 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:25 | 0.11 | 0.66 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:04 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.14 | 0.58 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.04 | 0.54 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:19 | 0.27 | 0.42 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.20 | 0.42 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:04 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:11 | 0.43 | 0.26 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.08 | 0.14 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:03 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:38 | 0.01 | -0.00 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:19 | 0.04 | -0.17 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:53 | 0.32 | 0.81 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.13 | 0.79 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:39 | 0.51 | 0.35 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:46 | 0.22 | 0.27 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.10 | 0.21 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:16 | 0.35 | 0.20 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.05 | -0.07 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:17 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:33 | 0.10 | -0.27 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:22 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:53 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:02 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:40 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.00 | -0.75 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.10 | -0.85 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.00 | -1.17 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 0.89 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.56 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Oct 23, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.89 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 2.69 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Kaiden Guhle led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.4 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Jacob Fowler stopped 20 of 21, worth 0.89 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Oct 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kaiden Guhle led all skaters at 2.4, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.89 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 2.69, 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 21. High-danger chances went 24 to 17.