Canadiens vs Blackhawks Prediction 4/14/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Monday, April 14th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 39-31-10 this year after they lost in overtime to Toronto by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Montreal was dominated for most of this game, but they did have a few great chances in the third before losing in overtime. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 35-15, won 54.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal was led by Caufield, who had five shots on goal, while Dobes stopped 34 out of 35 shots in the game. 

Prior to that overtime loss, the Canadiens lost to the Senators by a score of 5-2 but did beat the Red Wings by a score of 4-1 before that. Montreal has won six of their last eight games, and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 88 points. Montreal has scored 2.95 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 20.3% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 29 goals, 58 assists, and 167 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 37 goals, 31 assists, and 237 shots on goal. Sam Montembeault is 30-24-6 with a 2.83 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this year. 

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 23-46-11 this season after they lost to Winnipeg in a shootout by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Chicago led 2-0 in the first and 4-3 in the third, but they ended up losing in the shootout. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 41-32, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bedard, Donato, Foligno, and Nazar, while Knight stopped 37 out of 41 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks defeated the Bruins by a score of 5-2 but did lose to the Penguins by a score of 5-0 before that. Chicago has lost seven of their last nine games, and they are currently last in the Central standings with 57 points. Chicago has scored 2.71 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.58 goals against per game, while also going 24% on the power play and 80% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 21 goals, 42 assists, and 191 shots on goal, while Ryan Donato has added 31 goals, 30 assists, and 178 shots on goal. Spencer Knight is 4-8-2 with a 3.20 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this year. 

Why the Canadiens will beat the Blackhawks

• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last seven road games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Canadiens have won nine of their last 10 games at Bell Centre.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games at Bell Centre.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven road games.
• The Canadiens have won the third period in each of their last seven night games at Bell Centre.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last six games between the Blackhawks and Canadiens at Bell Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight night games at Bell Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last nine games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Canadiens’ last nine Monday games.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last eight games as favorites.
• Cole Caufield has scored a goal in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games as favorites.
• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last eight games as favorites.
• Nick Suzuki has scored the last goal in three of the Canadiens’ last four home games.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances at Bell Centre.
• Joe Veleno has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances at Bell Centre.
• Ryan Donato has recorded a point in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Canadiens vs Blackhawks Prediction 

Montreal comes into this matchup looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they get ready to fight in the NHL playoffs. The Canadiens are 22-12-5 at home this year, while the Blackhawks are just 8-26-5 on the road. Chicago has really struggled for most of the season, and they have been awful on the road. Montreal has struggled to control the pace of their last four games, but this is a great spot for them to bounce back against a bad team. Take Montreal to win this game by at least two goals.