Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (Oct 23, 2026)

Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens — Oct 23, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Chicago Blackhawks 38.5% • Montreal Canadiens 61.5%

Expected goals: Chicago Blackhawks 2.56 — Montreal Canadiens 3.49 • Median total: 6.4