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    Chicago Blackhawks @ Montreal Canadiens

    CHI
    Chicago BlackhawksBlackhawksCHI
    13-15-6, 6-9-3 Away
    1
    13-15-6, 6-9-3 Away
    Final
    123T
    Blackhawks
    CHI
    		1001
    Canadiens
    MTL
    		1034
    MTL
    Montreal CanadiensCanadiensMTL
    18-12-4, 9-9-1 Home
    4
    18-12-4, 9-9-1 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    MTL wins 2-0

    • Canadiens
      3
    • Blackhawks
      2
    Game 1
    10/11
    • Blackhawks
      1
    • Canadiens
      4
    Game 2
    12/18

    Game Information

    Bell Centre
    Bell Centre
    7:00 PM, December 18, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
    Montreal, Canada
    Attendance: 20,962
    • Referees:
    • Frederick L'Ecuyer
    • TJ Luxmore
    • Linesmen:
    • Mark Shewchyk
    • Jonathan Deschamps

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado551611121
    Dallas502012112
    Minnesota462412104
    Utah4333692
    St. Louis37331286
    Nashville38341086
    Winnipeg35351282
    Chicago29391472
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

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