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 | Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15:46 | 0.85 | 1.60 |
| 2nd | Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.19 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.17 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:46 | 0.85 | 1.60 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.17 | 1.28 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:40 | 0.59 | 1.23 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 27:47 | 0.03 | 0.80 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:30 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30:03 | 0.16 | 0.64 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.31 | 0.30 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:19 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:02 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| David Spacek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:13 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Hunter Haight | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:34 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:44 | 0.18 | -0.25 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.19 | 1.33 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.07 | 1.09 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:01 | 0.46 | 0.85 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:37 | 0.17 | 0.75 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:31 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.13 | 0.74 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:53 | 0.28 | 0.60 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:40 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:57 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:00 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:24 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:55 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 29 | 33 | 87.9% | -1.10 | L |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 17 | 20 | 84.2% | -0.59 | 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.
Vladimir Tarasenko led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.6 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 17 of 20, worth -0.59 goals saved above expected.
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 — Vladimir Tarasenko led all skaters at 1.6, on 2G, 0A 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.