Calgary Flames at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Montréal Canadiens on Jan 07, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 1, Montréal Canadiens 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Calgary Flames score | 1 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Alexandre Texier | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:57 | 0.11 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:43 | 0.44 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23:29 | 0.11 | 1.00 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:10 | MTL | Alexandre Texier | Alexandre Carrier, Cole Caufield | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 07:05 | MTL | Lane Hutson | Phillip Danault, Alexandre Texier | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 08:12 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | Juraj Slafkovský | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 17:39 | CGY | Joel Farabee | Yegor Sharangovich, Hunter Brzustewicz | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 03:56 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Alexandre Texier, Nick Suzuki | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.95 | 3.90 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 48.8% | 51.2% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 51.6% | 48.4% |
| Hits | 15 | 24 |
| Blocks | 13 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Farabee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:41 | 0.34 | 0.80 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:36 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:56 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:13 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:51 | 0.39 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:40 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:23 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| William Stromgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:30 | 0.26 | -0.05 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:54 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:32 | 0.31 | -0.10 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Texier | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13:57 | 0.11 | 2.08 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:43 | 0.44 | 1.39 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:29 | 0.11 | 1.00 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.18 | 0.74 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:22 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:52 | 0.45 | 0.70 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:11 | 0.54 | 0.64 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:22 | 0.19 | 0.54 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:46 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:38 | 0.35 | 0.25 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.26 | 0.20 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:10 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:16 | 0.51 | 0.05 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:24 | 0.40 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 32 | 36 | 88.6% | 0.50 | L |
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 1.19 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Calgary Flames 4–1 on Jan 07, 2026.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.9 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 1.95 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Alexandre Texier led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.08 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Jacob Fowler stopped 28 of 29, worth 1.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Calgary Flames 4–1 on Jan 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Calgary Flames 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alexandre Texier led all skaters at 2.08, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.9 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 1.95, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 29 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 35. High-danger chances went 7 to 15.