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Blackhawks Lose on Final-Seconds Goal to Canadiens in Centennial Home Opener

A rash of penalties put Montreal on 10 power plays, sharpening the push to clean up details without abandoning Chicago's toughness.

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Blackhawks center Ryan Donato, right, and Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson collide during the third period Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at the United Center. (Matt Marton/AP)

Overview

  • Kaiden Guhle tipped in the winner with 15.7 seconds left for a 3-2 result, handing Chicago a third straight one-goal defeat.
  • Chicago surrendered 10 power plays, its highest total allowed since November 2008, and the penalty kill stopped eight of them.
  • Frequent scrums and fights disrupted flow, with Connor Bedard involved repeatedly and Louis Crevier assessed 17 penalty minutes.
  • Sam Rinzel scored his first NHL goal and Bedard added a power-play tally, with Frank Nazar contributing two assists.
  • Coach Jeff Blashill emphasized stricter discipline without losing the team’s edge, and rookie Artyom Levshunov was a developmental healthy scratch.