Minnesota Wild at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Montréal Canadiens on Jan 21, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 3, Montréal Canadiens 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
| 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 | Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.19 | 1.76 |
| 2nd | Alexandre Carrier | D | 1 | 0 | 5 | 18:01 | 0.46 | 1.71 |
| 3rd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 2 | 1 | 23:40 | 0.71 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:44 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Mats Zuccarello, Quinn Hughes | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:22 | MTL | Phillip Danault | Josh Anderson, Kaiden Guhle | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 19:08 | MTL | Alexandre Carrier | Mike Matheson, Ivan Demidov | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 10:16 | MIN | Brock Faber | Kirill Kaprizov, Vinnie Hinostroza | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 12:35 | MTL | Lane Hutson | Ivan Demidov, Jayden Struble | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 12:40 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 19:45 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.10 | 2.83 |
| High-danger shots | 5 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 37.7% | 62.3% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Hits | 17 | 18 |
| Blocks | 22 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:40 | 0.71 | 1.28 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 27:47 | 0.03 | 1.20 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:46 | 0.31 | 1.07 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30:03 | 0.16 | 1.02 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.23 | 0.97 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:30 | 0.11 | 0.81 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:13 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.07 | 0.01 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.31 | -0.02 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:19 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Hunter Haight | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:34 | 0.02 | -0.25 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:44 | 0.18 | -0.36 |
| David Spacek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.02 | -0.57 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:02 | 0.08 | -0.72 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.03 | -0.86 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.19 | 1.76 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:01 | 0.46 | 1.71 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:53 | 0.28 | 1.28 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:40 | 0.07 | 1.25 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:31 | 0.04 | 1.15 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.02 | 1.09 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.13 | 1.05 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.07 | 1.04 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.18 | 1.02 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:37 | 0.17 | 0.66 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.27 | 0.57 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.21 | 0.27 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:24 | 0.14 | 0.26 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:55 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.27 | 0.23 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:57 | 0.05 | 0.19 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:00 | 0.04 | -0.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 29 | 33 | 87.9% | -1.29 | L |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 17 | 20 | 84.2% | -0.38 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Jan 21, 2026, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.83 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.1 — Montréal Canadiens edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Ivan Demidov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.76 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 on Jan 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Minnesota Wild 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 1.76, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.83 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.1, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 19 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 33. High-danger chances went 5 to 17.