Florida Panthers at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Montréal Canadiens on Jan 08, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 2, Montréal Canadiens 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Florida Panthers score | 2 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 6 |
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 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17:15 | 1.06 | 2.91 |
| 2nd | Sam Bennett | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 20:16 | 0.44 | 2.52 |
| 3rd | Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.11 | 2.04 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:59 | MTL | Noah Dobson | Mike Matheson, Oliver Kapanen | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:35 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | Juraj Slafkovský | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 05:33 | FLA | Sam Bennett | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 13:41 | MTL | Alexandre Texier | Alexandre Carrier, Nick Suzuki | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 07:26 | MTL | Alexandre Texier | Mike Matheson | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 11:23 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Evan Rodrigues, Niko Mikkola | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 17:59 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Oliver Kapanen, Lane Hutson | 5v6 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 19:10 | MTL | Alexandre Texier | Sammy Blais, Joe Veleno | 5v5 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.85 | 2.79 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 58.3% | 41.7% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 57.6% | 42.4% |
| Hits | 18 | 18 |
| Blocks | 11 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bennett | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 20:16 | 0.44 | 2.52 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:30 | 0.18 | 1.11 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:46 | 0.01 | 0.67 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:32 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11:43 | 0.55 | 0.34 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:24 | 0.43 | 0.31 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:02 | 0.04 | 0.30 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:36 | 0.09 | 0.23 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.38 | 0.22 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:58 | 0.08 | 0.03 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:55 | 0.64 | -0.02 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:16 | 0.15 | -0.07 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:19 | 0.59 | -0.21 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:30 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:53 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:55 | 0.01 | -0.72 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.03 | -1.18 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Texier | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 17:15 | 1.06 | 2.91 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.11 | 2.04 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:36 | 0.03 | 1.43 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.37 | 1.18 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:47 | 0.02 | 1.14 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:40 | 0.14 | 0.85 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.12 | 0.70 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 25:50 | 0.00 | 0.66 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:43 | 0.09 | 0.54 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:37 | 0.02 | 0.45 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:51 | 0.10 | 0.43 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:07 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:09 | 0.32 | 0.07 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.06 | -0.17 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:25 | 0.10 | -0.70 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:40 | 0.00 | -0.82 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 14 | 19 | 73.7% | -2.88 | L |
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 1.50 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Florida Panthers 6–2 on Jan 08, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.79 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.85 — Florida Panthers owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Alexandre Texier led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.91 on 3 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Samuel Montembeault stopped 25 of 27, worth 1.5 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 6–2 on Jan 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 6, Florida Panthers 2.
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 2.91, on 3G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.79 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.85, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 27 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 19. High-danger chances went 14 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 14 of 19 (-2.88 goals saved above expected); Samuel Montembeault stopped 25 of 27 (1.5 goals saved above expected).