NHL · Friday, October 23, 2026
Montréal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks: NHL start time, rest and research checklist
8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT). Game 1 of 2 on the NHL slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Montréal Canadiens played at Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) in the NHL. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1. Chicago Blackhawks had 5 full days off since the last game. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Montréal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1
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Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Montréal Canadiens
Montréal Canadiens lost at home against San Jose Sharks 3-4 on Tue, Oct 20. Full days off before this game: 2.
Next on the schedule: at Winnipeg Jets on Sun, Oct 25 at 7:00 PM ET.
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Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks lost at home against Dallas Stars 0-4 on Sat, Oct 17. Full days off before this game: 5.
Next on the schedule: home against Florida Panthers on Sun, Oct 25 at 3:00 PM ET.
- Chicago Blackhawks had 5 full days off since the last game.
- Rest edge to Chicago Blackhawks: 3 more days off than Montréal Canadiens.
Editor’s note
Chicago had 5 full days off, 3 more than Montréal, ahead of this 8:00 PM ET puck drop. Weigh fresh legs against possible rust, and confirm the starting goalies once they are announced.
Ordered by DeepChamp’s ranking model for how much research attention a game warrants. That is not a prediction and not a pick. Confirm availability with the team before relying on it.
Research checklist for Montréal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks
Hockey scoring is low and high-variance, so research focuses on shot volume, ice time and goaltending rather than on the final score alone.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Montréal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks close to the start.
- Check the confirmed starting goalie, which is often announced on game day and moves totals.
- Look at line combinations and power-play units before trusting a shots or points number.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Montréal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks start on Fri, Oct 23?
Montréal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks was scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, October 23, 2026. It was game 1 of 2 on the NHL slate.
What was the score of Montréal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks on Fri, Oct 23?
Montréal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1 (final).
When did Montréal Canadiens last play before this game?
Montréal Canadiens lost at home against San Jose Sharks 3-4 on Tue, Oct 20.
When did Chicago Blackhawks last play before this game?
Chicago Blackhawks lost at home against Dallas Stars 0-4 on Sat, Oct 17.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Montréal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for Montréal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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