Evans scores twice as Canadiens beat Blackhawks 4-1
Jake Evans scored at even strength and short-handed, then set up Kaiden Guhle as Montreal won in Chicago.
Jake Evans had two goals and an assist Friday as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 at United Center.
Chicago led on Connor Bedard’s goal at 4:23 of the opening period. Evans drew Montreal level at 17:29, then scored short-handed at 7:45 of the second period to give the Canadiens a lead they kept for the rest of the night.
Evans set up Kaiden Guhle’s goal at 18:26 of the second. Guhle finished with a goal and an assist. Mike Matheson added an empty-net goal at 17:22 of the third, scoring in his return from a four-game absence with a lower-body injury.
Jacob Fowler stopped 20 shots for Montreal, which improved to 5-3-2. Spencer Knight made 24 saves as Chicago fell to 3-7-0 with its second consecutive defeat.
The Canadiens head to Winnipeg next for Sunday’s Heritage Classic against the Jets at Princess Auto Stadium.
