The Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Chicago Blackhawks in a matchup featuring contrasting recent performances. The Canadiens enter the game with a record of 17-17-3, having won their last three games, which positions them sixth in their division. Key players include Cole Caufield, who leads the team with 19 goals, and Nick Suzuki, who has accumulated 36 points this season.
In contrast, the Blackhawks are struggling, currently sitting at 12-24-2 and on a five-game losing streak. Connor Bedard stands out as their points leader with 33 points, while Tyler Bertuzzi leads the team in goals. Both teams will look to improve their standings as they meet at the United Center.
Montreal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks Game Information
Game Date: January 03, 2025
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Chicago Sports Network
Location: United Center, Chicago, IL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Chicago Blackhawks Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 12-24-2
Conference Record: 8-16-1
Division Record: 3-9-1
Streak: 5 loss
Montreal Canadiens Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 17-17-3
Conference Record: 12-12-1
Division Record: 8-3-0
Streak: 3 win
Stat Leaders
Chicago Blackhawks (12-24-2, 26 PTS, #8 in division)
Goals Leader: Tyler Bertuzzi, 12G, 7A, 19 PTS
Assists Leader: Connor Bedard, 10G, 23A, 33 PTS
Points Leader: Connor Bedard, 10G, 23A, 33 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Tyler Bertuzzi, 39 PIM
Goalie: Arvid Soderblom, 5-9-1, 2.78 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Montreal Canadiens (17-17-3, 37 PTS, #6 in division)
Goals Leader: Cole Caufield, 19G, 15A, 34 PTS
Assists Leader: Nick Suzuki, 11G, 25A, 36 PTS
Points Leader: Nick Suzuki, 11G, 25A, 36 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Arber Xhekaj, 50 PIM
Goalie: Sam Montembeault, 14-14-2, 2.87 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report
Connor Murphy – Groin (Day To Day) – Murphy missed practice on Thursday (Jan. 2) with a groin injury, as per Ben Pope of the Sun Times.s
Alec Martinez – Neck (Day To Day) – Martinez did not play in Tuesday’s (Dec. 31) Winter Classic matchup versus the Blues.
Laurent Brossoit – Knee (Out) – Brossoit had another procedure done on Friday (Nov. 29) and is expected to be out for another six weeks, according to Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson.
Montreal Canadiens Injury Report
David Reinbacher – Knee (Out) – The Canadiens said that Reinbacher underwent surgery to his left knee on Tuesday (Oct. 1) and is out for 5-to-6 months.
Chicago Blackhawks Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 03, 2025 vs Montreal Canadiens
January 05, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 08, 2025 vs Colorado Avalanche
January 10, 2025 at Detroit Red Wings
January 11, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
January 13, 2025 vs Calgary Flames
January 16, 2025 at Nashville Predators
January 18, 2025 vs Vegas Golden Knights
January 20, 2025 vs Carolina Hurricanes
January 24, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Montreal Canadiens Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 03, 2025 at Chicago Blackhawks
January 04, 2025 at Colorado Avalanche
January 06, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks
January 10, 2025 at Washington Capitals
January 11, 2025 vs Dallas Stars
January 14, 2025 at Utah Hockey Club
January 16, 2025 at Dallas Stars
January 18, 2025 vs Toronto Maple Leafs
January 19, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 21, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
