Zachary Bolduc's Two-Goal Night Leads Canadiens Over Blackhawks

Zachary Bolduc's two-goal performance was pivotal in leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on December 18, 2025. Bolduc scored his first goal off a pass from Cole Caufield in the first period, snapping a shot from the slot past Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight.

He then furthered his impact by redirecting a shot from Lane Hutson early in the third period to give Montreal the lead. Nick Suzuki and Noah Dobson also contributed to the Canadiens' scoring, while Jakub Dobes made 14 saves to secure the win.

The Canadiens controlled the game, outshooting the Blackhawks 35-15, and overcame adversity with three disallowed goals, two of which were against them. Chicago managed to open the scoring with a goal from Frank Nazar, but their offense struggled without the injured Connor Bedard.

This victory marked the Canadiens' third win in five games, while the Blackhawks faced their fourth consecutive loss, continuing to struggle in the absence of their star player.