Blackhawks fall to the Canadiens 4-1

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Friday, October 23, at United Center in Chicago.

It was tied 1-1 after the first period, the Canadiens led 3-1 after the second period, and the Canadiens led 4-1 after regulation.

With 4:23 left in the first period, Connor Bedard scored on a snap shot, assisted by Patrick Kane. Chicago Blackhawks led 1-0. With 7:45 left in the second period, Jake Evans scored on a wrist shot, assisted by Kaiden Guhle. Montreal Canadiens led 2-1. With 17:22 left in the third period, Mike Matheson scored on a snap shot, assisted by Phillip Danault. Montreal Canadiens led 4-1.

Jake Evans led the Canadiens with 2 goals and 1 assist. Connor Bedard led the Blackhawks with 1 goal. Spencer Knight stopped 24 of 27 shots for the Blackhawks.

Montreal Canadiens were favored by 1.5 goals. Canadiens covered. The total was 6.5, and the game stayed under.

The Blackhawks are 3-7. In their last 4 games they lost to the Montreal Canadiens 1-4 at home on October 23, lost to the Dallas Stars 0-4 at home on October 17, beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 at home on October 15, and beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 at home on October 13.

The Canadiens are 5-5. In their last 4 games they beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in Chicago on October 23, lost to the San Jose Sharks 3-4 at home on October 20, beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 at home on October 17, and lost to the Washington Capitals 4-5 in Washington on October 14.

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