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 | Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17:42 | 0.68 | 2.29 |
| 2nd | Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20:23 | 0.00 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Kirby Dach | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.48 | 1.44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.34 | 0.95 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.10 | 0.85 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.05 | 0.75 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:28 | 0.35 | 0.74 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.24 | 0.69 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:00 | 0.17 | 0.49 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.23 | 0.45 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:55 | 0.57 | 0.15 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:02 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:17 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:37 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:09 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:57 | 0.51 | -0.10 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:30 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Keaton Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17:42 | 0.68 | 2.29 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:23 | 0.00 | 1.48 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.48 | 1.44 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16:57 | 0.67 | 1.39 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.32 | 1.33 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.07 | 1.33 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:05 | 0.26 | 1.23 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:34 | 0.14 | 1.00 |
| Jake Evans | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.17 | 0.90 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.24 | 0.90 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:36 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:56 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:25 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.23 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 21 | 28 | 75.0% | -1.83 | L |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | -2.40 | 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.
Nick Suzuki led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.29 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 21 of 28, worth -1.83 goals saved above expected.
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 — Nick Suzuki led all skaters at 2.29, on 2G, 1A and 4 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 (-1.83 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 26 of 29 (-2.4 goals saved above expected).