How to Watch Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time – 12-22-2023

The Chicago Blackhawks (10-20-1), coming off a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche, host the Montreal Canadiens (14-13-5) at United Center on Friday, December 22 at 8:30 PM ET on NBCS-CHI and ESPN+. The Canadiens lost to the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime in their most recent game.

Blackhawks vs. Canadiens Game Info

• Game Day: Friday, December 22, 2023
• Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
• TV: NBC Sports Networks (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Blackhawks and Canadiens Stats, Key Players, and Injuries

Blackhawks Insights

• The Blackhawks rank 30th in the league with 73 goals scored (2.4 per game).
• Defensively, the Blackhawks are allowing 110 total goals (3.6 per game) to rank 27th in NHL play.
• They have the league’s 31st-ranked goal differential at -37.
• The 12 power-play goals the Blackhawks have put up this season rank 28th in the NHL (on 101 power-play chances).
• The Blackhawks rank 29th in the league with an 11.88% power-play conversion rate.
• The Blackhawks have capitalized with one shorthanded goal this season (27th among NHL teams).
• The Blackhawks have the league’s 26th-ranked penalty-kill percentage (74.49%).
• The Blackhawks have the 30th-ranked faceoff win percentage in the NHL, at 45.9%.
• The Blackhawks shoot 8.7% as a team (28th in the league).
• The Blackhawks have secured one shutout this season. Their skaters average 17.6 hits and 16.6 blocked shots per game.

Blackhawks Key Players

• Connor Bedard is one of Chicago’s leading contributors this season with 28 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 12%.
• Having scored six goals and adding 12 assists, Philipp Kurashev is a top contributor for Chicago through 24 games.
• Through 31 games, Nick Foligno has proven himself as an important offensive option for Chicago. He has 15 points (six goals and nine assists).
• Across 14 games played, Arvid Soderblom has a goaltending record of 2-10-1. During those games, he’s allowed 51 goals while recording 346 saves.

Blackhawks Injuries

Luke Philp: Achilles (Out),

Jarred Tinordi: Concussion (Out),

Andreas Athanasiou: Groin (Out),

Taylor Hall: Knee (Out For Season),

Seth Jones: Upper Body (Out),

Philipp Kurashev: Illness (Questionable),

Joey Anderson: Shoulder (Out),

Samuel Savoie: Leg (Out)

Canadiens Insights

• The Canadiens have 87 goals this season (2.7 per game), 27th in the league.
• The Canadiens’ total of 107 goals given up (3.3 per game) is 25th in the league.
• They have the 29th-ranked goal differential in the league at -20.
• The Canadiens have 21 power-play goals (16th in NHL) on 116 chances.
• The Canadiens have the NHL’s 21st-ranked power-play percentage (18.1).
• This season, the Canadiens have three shorthanded goals (15th in league).
• The 72.81% penalty-kill percentage of the Canadiens is 28th in the NHL.
• At 53.9%, the Canadiens have the league’s third-best faceoff win rate.
• With a shooting percentage of 9.3%, the Canadiens are 24th in the league.
• This season, the Canadiens have not shut out an opponent.

Canadiens Key Players

• Nicholas Suzuki has totaled nine goals and 19 assists in 32 games for Montreal, good for 28 points.
• Michael Matheson is a leading scorer for Montreal with 23 total points this season. He has scored five goals and added 18 assists in 32 games.
• Cole Caufield’s eight goals and 15 assists add up to 23 points this season.
• Cayden Primeau is 3-3-0 in six games this season, conceding 21 goals (3.4 goals against average) with 193 saves and a .902 save percentage (38th in the league).

Canadiens Injuries

Tanner Pearson: Upper Body (Out),

Carey Price: Knee (Out),

Alexander Newhook: Lower Body (Out),

Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Lower Body (Out),

Kirby Dach: Knee (Out For Season),

Chris Wideman: Back (Out),

Jordan Harris: Lower Body (Out)