Vancouver Canucks at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Montréal Canadiens on Jan 12, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 3, Montréal Canadiens 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 3 |
| 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 | Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14:27 | 0.21 | 3.30 |
| 2nd | Alexandre Carrier | D | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20:01 | 0.32 | 3.26 |
| 3rd | Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.17 | 2.86 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:53 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Linus Karlsson, Filip Hronek | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 18:13 | MTL | Noah Dobson | Nick Suzuki | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:50 | VAN | Evander Kane | Aatu Räty | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:31 | MTL | Alexandre Carrier | Nick Suzuki, Alexandre Texier | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 04:51 | MTL | Alexandre Carrier | Juraj Slafkovský, Ivan Demidov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 09:42 | VAN | Max Sasson | Drew O'Connor, P.O Joseph | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 00:29 | MTL | Mike Matheson | Cole Caufield, Alexandre Texier | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 01:07 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Ivan Demidov, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 06:05 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | Ivan Demidov, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v5 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.04 | 4.66 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 46.5% | 53.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| Hits | 12 | 26 |
| Blocks | 9 | 26 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.23 | 1.25 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.02 | 0.99 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.11 | 0.31 |
| Evander Kane | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.37 | 0.31 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:41 | 0.53 | 0.24 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:16 | 0.11 | -0.33 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.18 | -0.40 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.22 | -0.53 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:45 | 0.01 | -0.78 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.36 | -0.88 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:41 | 0.63 | -0.99 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.06 | -1.18 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:47 | 0.12 | -1.24 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.08 | -1.59 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:27 | 0.21 | 3.30 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:01 | 0.32 | 3.26 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.17 | 2.86 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:04 | 0.05 | 2.77 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.01 | 2.56 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:18 | 0.48 | 2.44 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.51 | 2.22 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.09 | 2.09 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:21 | 0.95 | 1.88 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.44 | 1.78 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16:34 | 0.73 | 0.14 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:03 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.09 | 0.02 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.08 | -0.21 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:39 | 0.27 | -0.31 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.03 | -0.75 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 35 | 41 | 85.4% | -0.87 | L |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.12 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6–3 on Jan 12, 2026.
Montréal Canadiens generated 4.66 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 3.04 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ivan Demidov led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.3 on 3 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Vancouver Canucks 6–3 on Jan 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 6, Vancouver Canucks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ivan Demidov led all skaters at 3.3, on 0G, 3A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 4.66 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 3.04, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 23 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 41. High-danger chances went 13 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 35 of 41 (-0.87 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 20 of 23 (-0.12 goals saved above expected).