Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler, right, makes a save as defenceman Mike Matheson, left, and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi, centre, watch during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

By The Canadian Press

Evans scores twice as Canadiens roll past Blackhawks 4-1

Oct 23, 2026 | 9:06 PM

CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Evans scored twice and assisted on Kaiden Guhle’s goal and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday night.

Evans’ third point, a feed to Guhle with 1:34 left in the second period, matched his career high. Montreal is 4-1-1 in its last six games, while Chicago has dropped two straight and four of its last six.

A wide-open game tightened up late in the first period, which worked to Montreal’s advantage. Chicago opened the scoring on Connor Bedard’s second goal of the season 4:23 in, but the Canadiens began to control the play, and by mid-period were limiting Chicago’s chances.

Jacob Fowler, who made 20 saves, was lightly tested the rest of the game despite five Chicago power plays, and needed to make only three saves in the final period.