The Montreal Canadiens travel to face the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, October 23, 2026, at United Center in Chicago. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET as both clubs prepare to meet for the first time during the 2026-2027 regular season.
Montreal enters the contest with a 4-3-1 record through eight games. The Canadiens won three of their past four outings. They defeated the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 in a shootout and edged the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout before falling 5-4 on the road against the Washington Capitals. In their most recent game, Montreal earned a 4-3 overtime win at home against Buffalo.
Chicago holds a 3-6-0 record through nine games this season. The Blackhawks enter the game after a 4-0 loss at home against the Dallas Stars. Prior to that defeat, Chicago earned two straight home victories, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 and defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime.
Friday marks the first matchup of the season series between the two teams. Montreal carries a winning record into the contest following their overtime decision against Buffalo, while Chicago plays its fourth consecutive game at United Center looking to recover from a shutout loss.
