Chicago at Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens came flying out of the gate at 7-1 and looked to be a force early on, but they have had trouble over their last four games. They are just 1-3, and were blown out 6-2 by Calgary at home in their last time they took the ice. Montreal has been outscored in those four games 13-6. Chicago has struggled as well as they are just 2-5 over their last seven, but seem to be in every game as they have not lost a game by more than a single goal all season. The Blackhawks are good enough to stay in games, even when they are skating poorly. That is because they have played terrific on the defensive end, and they have allowed fewer than 2 goals per game on the season. And despite the mediocre record this team is +7 in net goals for the season, and are ready to break out. Chicago has been very good with a lot of activity as they are 54-26 in their last 80 when playing four games in six days. Take Chicago.