The Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks have released their projected starting lineups for their upcoming matchup, offering fans a first look at key personnel set to take the ice. Both teams have made notable adjustments to their forward groups, with several players expected to see significant ice time. The Canadiens have shuffled their top lines, while the Blackhawks have deployed a mix of veterans and younger talent in their forward corps. Defensively, both squads appear set to rely on their usual stalwarts, though minor tweaks could influence the game’s flow.

Canadiens at Blackhawks projected lineups  NHL.com