US EditionZachary Bolduc's 2-Goal Night Carries Canadiens Past Blackhawks
Zachary Bolduc scored twice to lead Montreal Canadiens to a 4-1 win over Chicago Blackhawks, with Canadiens dominating shots 35-15, The Canadian Press reported.
- On Thursday, Zachary Bolduc scored twice as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 at the Bell Centre, in a game reported Dec. 18, 2025.
- Early in the first period, Frank Nazar opened the scoring on Chicago’s first shot after a Canadiens defensive breakdown, ending a 21-game drought as coach's challenges overturned two Canadiens goals and one Blackhawks goal for offside and goalie interference.
- Twenty seconds into the third period, Bolduc scored his second with a deflection, after tying the game at 14:23 with a one-timer from Cole Caufield, as the Canadiens built their lead.
- The Canadiens dominated the shots 35-15, suggesting the game wasn’t as close as the score indicated, while Blackhawks lost their fourth straight despite Spencer Knight’s 32 saves.
- Lane Hutson reached 60 assists in a calendar year with an assist on Bolduc's first and led the Canadiens with 26:19 ice time without injured Mike Matheson.
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Bolduc has to prove that he has the assets to stay on the first trio. A performance marked by his first two home goals should help him.
Blackhawks create few shots, fewer goals as skid continues in loss to Canadiens
MONTREAL — Life without Connor Bedard is proving to be as grueling for the Blackhawks in 2025-26 as it was in 2023-24. The Hawks produced little offense Thursday against the Canadiens in a 4-1 loss, recording only 15 shots on goal — their second-fewest in a game this season. “You can’t pass up a shot in a scoring area,” coach Jeff Blashill said. “We literally passed it out of a scoring area into a non-scoring area. That’s nonsensical. We’re goin…
Bolduc's Impressive Two-Goal Performance Lifts Canadiens to Victory
Zachary Bolduc showcased his growth during the Montreal Canadiens' 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring twice and earning first-star honors. After waiting 71 games this season to hear his name announced at Bell Centre, the local player expressed joy over his performance. Having faced pressure and distractions since being traded from the St. Louis Blues, Bolduc's recent consistency is crucial as the Canadiens navigate injuries to key …
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