Chicago Blackhawks vs. Montreal Canadiens - NHL Game Preview - December 18, 2025

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	1	2	3	T
Chicago CHI--	-	-	-
Montreal MON--	-	-	-

Blackhawks	2.95 GF AVG	2.80 GA AVG	17.50 Power Play
Canadiens	3.61 GF AVG	2.95 GA AVG	28.60 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Shea Weber (D)	Ankle	06-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Jul 1
Jason Dickinson (C)	Shoulder	11-06-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 7
Laurent Brossoit (G)	Hip	12-31-2025Expected to be out until at least Jan 1

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Kaiden Guhle (D)	Lower Body	11-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 28

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