Canadiens beat Blackhawks 4-1 behind Evans' two goals

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 04:44 · Archive

Jake Evans scored twice as Montreal defeated Chicago 4-1 on Friday night.

Jake Evans scored twice and assisted on Kaiden Guhle's goal as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday night. Evans' three points matched his career high. The Canadiens improved to 4-1-1 in their last six games, while the Blackhawks dropped their second straight loss and fourth in their last six.

Chicago opened the scoring on Connor Bedard's second goal of the season 4:23 into the game, but Montreal took control of play. Evans tied the game with 2:31 left in the first period, then put the Canadiens ahead 2-1 with a wrist shot over goaltender Spencer Knight's stick side 7:51 into the second period, scored while Montreal was short-handed. Guhle also beat Knight on the stick side from the left point, screened by Josh Anderson. Mike Matheson added an empty-net goal with 2:38 remaining.

Montreal goaltender Jacob Fowler made 20 saves and faced little trouble despite Chicago earning five power plays, making only three saves in the final period. The Canadiens face Winnipeg on Sunday for the outdoor Heritage Classic.

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• Jake Evans scores twice in the Canadiens' 4-1 victory over the BlackhawksJake Evans scored twice and assisted on Kaiden Guhle’s goal and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday night.News4Jax · 24 Oct, 03:56
• Jake Evans scores twice in the Canadiens' 4-1 victory over the BlackhawksJake Evans scored twice and assisted on Kaiden Guhle’s goal and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday night.Clickorlando · 24 Oct, 03:56

In this story: Jake Evans · Montreal Canadiens · Chicago Blackhawks · Kaiden Guhle · Jacob Fowler · Spencer Knight · Chicago

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