Guhle scores late goal as Montreal spoils Chicago’s home opener with 3-2 win | Sports

CHICAGO (AP) — Kaiden Guhle scored with 15.7 seconds left, and the Montreal Canadiens spoiled Chicago’s home opener with a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday night.

Cole Caufield and Zach Bolduc each had a goal and an assist for Montreal in its second straight win. Nick Suzuki had three assists, and Sam Montembeault made 20 saves.

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