Montreal Canadiens defeat Chicago Blackhawks 4-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · NHL · Montreal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday, October 23, 2026, at United Center. The Montreal Canadiens covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 5 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks final score and game recap
It was 1-1 after the first period. The Montreal Canadiens won the second period 2-0 to lead 3-1 after two periods. They outscored the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 in the third period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jake Evans (Montreal Canadiens): 2 goals, 1 assist.
- Kaiden Guhle (Montreal Canadiens): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Spencer Knight (Chicago Blackhawks): 24 saves on 27 shots.
- Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks?
The Montreal Canadiens covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites, winning by 3 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Montreal Canadiens -1.5.
Did Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Montreal Canadiens to win at -170, a win (+$58.82 on a $100 bet).
Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Chicago Blackhawks team total 3.5: the under, paying -225, with 1 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -160, with 2 goals scored.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Montreal Canadiens team total 2.5: the over, paying -260, with 4 scored.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Montreal Canadiens at -167 and the Chicago Blackhawks at +138. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Montreal Canadiens a 60% favorite. The Montreal Canadiens won as the favorite at -167: $59.88 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Montreal Canadiens, the price before the game was -170: priced below fair (−4.3% value).
Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Montreal Canadiens 5-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-3 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 2 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 2 times.
This result left the Chicago Blackhawks 3-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-3 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 4 of 10 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the Chicago Blackhawks.
What's next for Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks?
Next for the Montreal Canadiens: at the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Next for the Chicago Blackhawks: the Florida Panthers at home on Sunday, October 25, 2026.