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Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Chicago Blackhawks (4-13-1) visit the Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) on Monday, January 4, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET, at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC. TV: CHSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks.

NHLMonday, January 4, 2027

Chicago Blackhawks4-13-1

7:30 PM ETJan 4, 2027

Montreal Canadiens11-3-4

DateJan 4, 2027

Time7:30 PM ET

VenueBell Centre, Montreal, QC

TVCHSN

Team comparison

Chicago BlackhawksMontreal Canadiens

Goals per game

2.2

3.4

Goals allowed per game

4.2

3.1

4-13-1Record11-3-4

8th in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division

0-9Road record / home record5-5

LLLLLLast 5LWWLW

L6StreakL1

Team stats

Chicago BlackhawksMontreal Canadiens

Goals Against Average

4.22

3.12

Shots Against per Game

30.7

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.6

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.17

3.47

Shots per Game

22.9

27.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

9.8

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

155

200

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago Blackhawks

Patrick Kane RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bowen Byram D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Montreal Canadiens

Ivan Demidov RW · Ankle - Fracture

Injured Reserve

Mike Matheson D · Lower Body

Out

Sam Montembeault G · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Bryce Pickford D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Lucas Condotta LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Chicago BlackhawksLLLLL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-9

Nov 5, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 1-4

Nov 4, 2026 · at Florida PanthersL 3-5

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheL 2-5

Oct 31, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 4-5

Montreal CanadiensLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-2

Nov 7, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-4

Season series

MTL leads series 1-0

Jan 4, 2027CHI 0, MTL 0

Oct 23, 2026MTL 4, CHI 1

Team pages

Chicago Blackhawks
Schedule, roster and stats

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens?

The game is on Monday, January 4, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

How can I watch Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens?

TV: CHSN.

What are the records of the Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens?

Chicago Blackhawks: 4-13-1. Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4.

Who is injured for Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens?

Listed out or doubtful: Chicago Blackhawks: Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram. Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens played?

Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

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