The Montreal Canadiens (17-17-3, riding a three-game winning streak) go on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks (12-24-2, losers of five straight). The matchup on Friday, January 3 starts at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which squad we think will come out on top in Friday's action on the ice.

Over the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks have gone 3-7-0 while putting up 28 goals against 40 goals conceded. On 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (24.0%).

Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final score of Blackhawks 4, Canadiens 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+103)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens are 17-17-3 overall and 3-3-6 in overtime contests.
Montreal has 14 points (6-2-2) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Canadiens registered just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
Montreal has finished 2-6-2 in the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).
The Canadiens are 14-7-1 in the 22 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 29 points).
In the 19 games when Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 24 points after finishing 11-6-2.
When it has outshot its opponent, Montreal is 8-3-0 (16 points).
The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 25 times, and went 9-13-3 (21 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks (12-24-2 overall) have posted a record of 2-2-4 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
Chicago has earned eight points (3-6-2) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has five points (2-11-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in 15 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 11 games has a record of 4-7-0 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-9-0 (six points).
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Blackhawks went 8-15-2 in those contests (18 points).

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