Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 11, 2025

By: Jake Allman Published 10/11/2025, 12:50 AM ET

The Montreal Canadiens hit the road for a matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, with the opening faceoff scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network. Montreal is 1-1-0 to start the season and is looking to build on a strong showing against Detroit, while Chicago seeks its first win after a pair of losses to Florida and Boston. From power plays to puck drops, we’ve got winning NHL picks.

Canadiens Preview

Montreal rebounded well from its loss to Toronto by routing the Red Wings 5-1. The Canadiens have averaged 3.5 goals per game while holding opponents to 3.0, with a solid penalty kill operating at 83.3 percent. Rookie goaltender Jakub Dobeš impressed in his debut, posting a 1.00 goals-against average and a .968 save percentage. Forward Brendan Gallagher leads the team with three points, all assists, while Oliver Kapanen has provided an early scoring punch with two goals on three shots. Montreal’s power play has converted once in five tries, and that effectiveness could increase against a Chicago team that’s struggling to defend and is averaging over 11 penalty minutes per game.

Blackhawks Preview

Chicago enters 0-1-1 but has shown competitiveness, forcing overtime against Boston in its last outing. Frank Nazar has been the early standout for the Blackhawks with three points (one goal, two assists) and is emerging as a key part of Chicago’s attack. Spencer Knight has carried most of the load in net, posting a .919 save percentage despite facing a high number of shots, an average of 35 per game. The team’s penalty kill has been shaky at 71.4 percent, allowing two goals already, while the power play remains scoreless through the first two games. Chicago’s inability to convert with the man advantage has limited its ability to protect leads, and that’s a major concern against a fast, opportunistic Montreal lineup.

Blackhawks vs Canadiens Pick

Montreal’s play on the road to start the season, coupled with better goaltending, gives them a slight edge in this matchup. The Canadiens’ attack has been strong, and special teams are showing signs of improvement. Chicago will need better defensive play and better play in net to stay competitive into the third period.

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