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 | Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.17 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14:27 | 0.21 | 1.92 |
| 3rd | Alexandre Carrier | D | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20:01 | 0.32 | 1.45 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:41 | 0.49 | 0.85 |
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.23 | 0.80 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.11 | 0.79 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Evander Kane | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.37 | 0.55 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:16 | 0.10 | 0.54 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:45 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.36 | 0.15 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:47 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:41 | 0.55 | -0.10 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.17 | 2.18 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:27 | 0.21 | 1.92 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:01 | 0.32 | 1.45 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.01 | 1.38 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.44 | 1.23 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:04 | 0.05 | 0.90 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:18 | 1.02 | 0.85 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.51 | 0.79 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:21 | 0.95 | 0.75 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.03 | 0.35 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16:34 | 0.73 | 0.20 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:03 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:39 | 0.27 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 35 | 41 | 85.4% | -0.56 | L |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.66 | 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.
Juraj Slafkovský led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 35 of 41, worth -0.56 goals saved above expected.
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 — Juraj Slafkovský led all skaters at 2.18, on 1G, 2A and 1 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 (-0.56 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 20 of 23 (-0.66 goals saved above expected).