NHL play on Friday includes a meeting in Chicago, Illinois between the Montreal Canadiens (17-17-3) and Chicago Blackhawks (12-24-2) at United Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with 37 points and the Blackhawks are 16th in the Western Conference with 26 points.

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Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Game Info

• Game Day: Friday, January 3, 2025
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Arena: United Center
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Canadiens’ Top Players

Canadiens Stat Rankings

• Goals: 3.03 (18th)
• Goals Allowed: 3.41 (28th)
• Shots: 25.1 (32nd)
• Shots Allowed: 29.4 (24th)
• Power Play %: 21.43 (16th)
• Penalty Kill %: 82.68 (8th)

Canadiens’ Upcoming Schedule

• January 3 at Blackhawks: 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+ (Watch on Fubo)
• January 4 at Avalanche: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+ (Watch on Fubo)
• January 6 vs. Canucks: 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 10 at Capitals: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 11 vs. Stars: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 14 at Utah Hockey Club: 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 16 at Stars: 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 18 vs. Maple Leafs: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 19 vs. Rangers: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 21 vs. Lightning: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 23 at Red Wings: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 25 vs. Devils: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 28 vs. Jets: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 30 vs. Wild: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 2 at Ducks: 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 4 at Sharks: 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 5 at Kings: 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 8 vs. Devils: 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 9 vs. Lightning: 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 22 at Senators: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+

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Blackhawks’ Top Players

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Blackhawks Stat Rankings

• Goals: 2.5 (30th)
• Goals Allowed: 3.39 (27th)
• Shots: 25.5 (30th)
• Shots Allowed: 29.7 (28th)
• Power Play %: 23.47 (12th)
• Penalty Kill %: 84.07 (4th)

Blackhawks’ Upcoming Schedule

• January 3 vs. Canadiens: 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+ (Watch on Fubo)
• January 5 vs. Rangers: 3:00 PM ET on ABC (Watch on Fubo)
• January 8 vs. Avalanche: 7:30 PM ET on TNT (Watch on Max)
• January 10 at Red Wings: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 11 vs. Oilers: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 13 vs. Flames: 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 16 at Predators: 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 18 vs. Golden Knights: 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 20 vs. Hurricanes: 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 24 vs. Lightning: 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 26 vs. Wild: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 28 at Lightning: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• January 30 at Hurricanes: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 1 at Panthers: 1:00 PM ET on ABC (Watch on Fubo)
• February 5 vs. Oilers: 9:30 PM ET on TNT (Watch on Max)
• February 7 vs. Predators: 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 8 at Blues: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 22 at Blue Jackets: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 23 vs. Maple Leafs: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+
• February 25 at Utah Hockey Club: 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+

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