The Blackhawks will play the Canadiens on Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Blackhawks currently have a 88.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Montreal Canadiens heading into this matchup with a 90.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
Away Chicago Blackhawks - The Chicago Blackhawks have a 6-8-3 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Chicago Blackhawks now rank 4th for away team losses.
Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens start this game with a 8-9-1 record as a home team. That puts them 6th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 2nd for home team losses.
Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks rank 18th (93) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Montreal Canadiens, currently rank 8th (106) in the league for goals scored.
Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Chicago Blackhawks rank 14th (101) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Montreal Canadiens, they've given up 117 goals this season, ranking them 3rd in the league.
Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Chicago Blackhawks have a 0-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 2-2 shootout record.
Team Records - The Chicago Blackhawks have a 13-14-6 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 17-12-4 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.

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Hear ye, hear ye! The Chicago Blackhawks...face the Montreal Canadiens in an epic showdown...on December 18th, 2025...

As we delve into the depths of the...2025-26 NHL season, both teams are...fighting for a crucial victory. The Blackhawks...stand at 13-14-6 with a 0.394 win percentage...

Meanwhile, the Canadiens hold a 17-12-4...record with a 0.515 win percentage and 38...points. The battle will be fierce...as these two teams clash on the ice...

Review each team's stats and standing...before the game begins...Have a look at this matchup's game...and player prop bets below...Consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...

So gather round, fellow wizards and hockey...enthusiasts, and witness the magic unfold...on the ice. Learn how to bet on hockey...at SportsBetting3.com...May the best team emerge victorious...in this thrilling NHL showdown!

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Team Standings

2025-2026 NHL Regular Season Standings - Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens
Team	GP	W	L	OTL	wPct	Pts	ROW	GF	GA	Diff	Home	Away	SO	L10	Strk
x - Montreal Canadiens	82	48	24	10	0.585	106	44	283	256	+27.0	24-15-2	24-9-8	4-5	7-3-0	L1
e - Chicago Blackhawks	82	29	39	14	0.354	72	26	213	275	-62.0	14-19-8	15-20-6	3-5	2-7-1	W1

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How to Bet on the Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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