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Montreal Canadiens (17-17-3, in the Atlantic
Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (12-24-2, in the Central
Division)
Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens will try to build upon a
three-game win streak with a victory against the Chicago
Blackhawks.
Chicago is 12-24-2 overall and 7-10-0 at home. The Blackhawks
have a 10-5-0 record when scoring three or more goals.
Montreal has a 7-10-1 record in road games and a 17-17-3 record
overall. The Canadiens have given up 126 goals while scoring 112
for a -14 scoring differential.
Friday's game is the first time these teams square off this
season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Connor Bedard has scored 10 goals with 23
assists for the Blackhawks. Teuvo Teravainen has one goal and 10
assists over the last 10 games.
Cole Caufield has 19 goals and 15 assists for the Canadiens.
Patrik Laine has scored six goals with two assists over the past
10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 3-7-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.8
assists, 4.4 penalties and 11.8 penalty minutes while giving up
four goals per game.
Canadiens: 7-3-0, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.2 assists, 3.5
penalties and 7.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per
game.
INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.
Canadiens: None listed.
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