Colorado Avalanche at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Montréal Canadiens on Jan 29, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, Montréal Canadiens 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 7 |
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 | Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20:23 | 0.00 | 2.42 |
| 2nd | Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17:42 | 0.81 | 2.30 |
| 3rd | Kirby Dach | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.48 | 2.17 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:56 | MTL | Noah Dobson | Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 04:09 | COL | Brock Nelson | Josh Manson, Samuel Girard | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 05:51 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Ivan Demidov, Lane Hutson | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 1st 07:33 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Oliver Kapanen, Mike Matheson | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 16:36 | MTL | Jake Evans | Kaiden Guhle, Zachary Bolduc | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 17:16 | MTL | Kirby Dach | Zachary Bolduc | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 18:06 | COL | Joel Kiviranta | Sam Malinski, Jack Drury | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 04:38 | COL | Ross Colton | Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 05:45 | MTL | Alexandre Carrier | Nick Suzuki, Kirby Dach | 5v5 | 3–6 |
| 3rd 09:55 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Oliver Kapanen, Ivan Demidov | 5v5 | 3–7 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.47 | 3.59 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| Hits | 25 | 22 |
| Blocks | 8 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:00 | 0.17 | 1.52 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.10 | 1.40 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:28 | 0.35 | 1.03 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.05 | 0.60 |
| Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.34 | 0.55 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.10 | 0.39 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.24 | 0.31 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.06 | 0.27 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:02 | 0.20 | 0.11 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.23 | -0.10 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:57 | 0.51 | -0.27 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:55 | 0.57 | -0.34 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:09 | 0.21 | -0.39 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:17 | 0.01 | -0.44 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:37 | 0.09 | -0.68 |
| Keaton Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.00 | -0.73 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:30 | 0.01 | -1.76 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:23 | 0.00 | 2.42 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17:42 | 0.81 | 2.30 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.48 | 2.17 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.07 | 2.11 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16:57 | 0.67 | 1.86 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.32 | 1.76 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:34 | 0.15 | 1.58 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.24 | 1.52 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:05 | 0.26 | 1.51 |
| Jake Evans | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.17 | 1.46 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:25 | 0.01 | 0.71 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:36 | 0.06 | 0.48 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.01 | 0.12 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:56 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.23 | 0.08 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.04 | -0.18 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.01 | -0.26 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 21 | 28 | 75.0% | -3.58 | L |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | 0.16 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Colorado Avalanche 7–3 on Jan 29, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.59 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.47 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Lane Hutson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.42 on 2 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Colorado Avalanche 7–3 on Jan 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 7, Colorado Avalanche 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Lane Hutson led all skaters at 2.42, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.59 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.47, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 29 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 28. High-danger chances went 12 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Scott Wedgewood stopped 21 of 28 (-3.58 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 26 of 29 (0.16 goals saved above expected).