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

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Friday's game.

In the last 10 contests, the Blackhawks have gone 3-7-0 while putting up 28 total goals (six power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 24.0%). They have conceded 40 goals.

Canadiens vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects 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)

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens are 17-17-3 overall and 3-3-6 in overtime contests.
Montreal is 6-2-2 (14 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Canadiens scored 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 two goals (registering six points).
The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in 22 games (14-7-1, 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.
In the 11 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Montreal is 8-3-0 (16 points).
The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Canadiens went 9-13-3 in those matchups (21 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have earned a record of 2-2-4 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 12-24-2.
Chicago has earned eight points (3-6-2) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has earned five points (2-11-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in 15 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 11 games and registered eight points with a record of 4-7-0.
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 finished 8-15-2 in those matchups (18 points).

Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Team Stats Comparison

No BS