Detroit Red Wings at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Montréal Canadiens on Jan 10, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 4, Montréal Canadiens 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 4 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 0 |
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 | Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:56 | 0.30 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Andrew Copp | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.75 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.27 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 04:52 | DET | Lucas Raymond | James van Riemsdyk, Jacob Bernard-Docker | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 11:43 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Alex DeBrincat, Moritz Seider | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 00:34 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Patrick Kane, Andrew Copp | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 18:53 | DET | Andrew Copp | Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Larkin | 6v5 | 4–0 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.38 | 2.54 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 46.4% | 53.6% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 57.7% | 42.3% |
| Hits | 14 | 27 |
| Blocks | 16 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 7 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 9 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16:56 | 0.30 | 2.08 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.75 | 1.54 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.27 | 1.39 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.39 | 0.75 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:43 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:14 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:48 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:32 | 0.27 | 0.15 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:09 | 0.26 | 0.15 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:13 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:00 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:34 | 0.13 | 0.45 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:11 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:00 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:53 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:11 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:31 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:34 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:15 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:39 | 0.49 | 0.00 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.22 | -0.10 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.17 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 27 | 27 | 100.0% | 3.08 | W |
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.01 | L |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Montréal Canadiens 4–0 on Jan 10, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.54 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.38 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Alex DeBrincat led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.08 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 27 of 27, worth 3.08 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Montréal Canadiens 4–0 on Jan 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, Montréal Canadiens 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex DeBrincat 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 2.54 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.38, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 24 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 27. High-danger chances went 13 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 27 of 27 (3.08 goals saved above expected); Jacob Fowler stopped 20 of 23 (-0.01 goals saved above expected).