MTL@CHI: Game recap

CHICAGO – Jake Evans scored twice and added an assist to power the Canadiens to a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Friday.

Evans opened the scoring by completing a perfect passing play with Kirby Dach and Owen Beck before striking again on the penalty kill with a perfectly placed shot.

Later in the period, Evans turned playmaker, setting up Kaiden Guhle for his first goal of the season to give Montreal a two-goal cushion.

Mike Matheson added an empty-netter to make it 4-1, and that’s how this one would end.

Jacob Fowler was sharp between the pipes, turning aside 20 shots to help the Canadiens secure the victory.

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Montreal goals

P1 17:29 [1]-1 Evans (Dach, Beck)

P2 07:45 [2]-1 Evans (Guhle) – SHG

P2 18:26 [3]-1 Guhle (Evans, Carrier)

P3 17:22 [4]-1 Matheson (Danault) – EN

Chicago goal

P1 04:23 0-[1] Bedard (Kane)

What’s next 

The Habs head to Winnipeg for the 2026 Heritage Classic against the Winnipeg Jets at Princess Auto Stadium on Sunday. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. ET.