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MTL@CHI: What you need to know
TEAM COMPARISONS
What more can be said about Martin St-Louis’ group right now? The Canadiens are playing mature, connected hockey, and the results speak for themselves: three straight wins, a 9-5-0 record since the start of December, and a stretch that has seen the gap for the final wildcard spot shrink from eight points to just three. With a little more than half the season still left to play, the Habs will look to tighten the gap even more by securing another two points Friday in Chicago.
2024-25 has not been kind to the Blackhawks. Chicago sits in the basement of the NHL’s standings, but that was mostly to be expected for a Hawks team still in the early stages of a rebuild. One area where the Original Six club are succeeding is on special teams. Anders Sorensens’ team ranks fourth on the penalty kill and 12th on the power play, but on most nights, it hasn’t been enough. Currently mired in a five-game losing streak, the Blackhawks will be keen to turn things around in front of their fans, especially after, in Connor Bedard’s words, “laying an egg” in a 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues at the Winter Classic on New Year’s Eve.
SEASON SERIES
Jan. 3 @ CHI:
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PLAYERS TO WATCH FOR
Naturally, the spotlight falls on the Dach brothers.
Colton is expected to make his NHL debut on Friday. The 21-year-old (turning 22 tomorrow!), who participated in line rushes at Blackhawks practice on Thursday, has posted an impressive 25 points in 30 games with the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League this year. Meanwhile. Kirby is hitting his stride for the Habs with three goals in his last three games, including the decisive tally in Montreal’s 3-2 comeback win over Vegas on New Year’s Eve. Tonight, big bro will look to crash little bro’s debut party in true sibling fashion.
BY THE NUMBERS: HABS-HAWKS
Here’s how the Canadiens and Blackhawks match up by the numbers:
The Montreal Canadiens are set to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks in an exciting matchup that fans won’t want to miss. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming game:
1. The Canadiens are currently sitting in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 22-18-7, while the Blackhawks are in sixth place in the Central Division with a record of 18-25-4. Both teams will be looking to secure a much-needed win to boost their playoff chances.
2. Montreal will be looking to continue their recent success, as they have won five out of their last seven games. They will be relying on their top scorers, including Tyler Toffoli and Josh Anderson, to lead the way offensively.
3. Chicago, on the other hand, has struggled as of late, losing six out of their last seven games. They will be looking to turn things around and get back on track with a strong performance against the Canadiens.
4. Key players to watch in this matchup include Montreal’s Carey Price, who has been solid in net all season, and Chicago’s Patrick Kane, who leads the team in points and is always a threat on the ice.
5. The game will take place at the United Center in Chicago on February 9th at 8:00 PM ET. Fans can tune in to watch the action live on TV or stream it online.
Don’t miss out on what is sure to be an exciting game between these two competitive teams. Stay tuned for all the action and updates from MTL@CHI!
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