Montréal Canadiens at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Minnesota Wild on Feb 02, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 3, Minnesota Wild 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 3 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 3 | 6 | 33:19 | 0.29 | 1.92 |
| 2nd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 0 | 4 | 23:50 | 0.81 | 1.50 |
| 3rd | Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21:10 | 0.53 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:38 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Marcus Johansson, Matt Boldy | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:48 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Quinn Hughes, Ryan Hartman | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 19:08 | MTL | Brendan Gallagher | Phillip Danault, Mike Matheson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 19:43 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Lane Hutson, Alexandre Carrier | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 00:12 | MTL | Kirby Dach | Nick Suzuki, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 07:05 | MIN | Brock Faber | Marcus Johansson, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:38 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy | 4v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.98 | 3.14 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 40.9% | 59.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Hits | 16 | 18 |
| Blocks | 13 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:10 | 0.08 | 0.94 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:11 | 0.13 | 0.80 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:42 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:19 | 0.41 | 0.75 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:03 | 0.27 | 0.75 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:34 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:41 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:26 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:55 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:41 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:24 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:51 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.36 | 0.00 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:03 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:23 | 0.22 | -0.10 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 33:19 | 0.29 | 1.92 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 23:50 | 0.81 | 1.50 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:10 | 0.53 | 1.33 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:58 | 0.16 | 1.28 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 28:21 | 0.14 | 0.95 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.04 | 0.85 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.23 | 0.74 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:31 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:00 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:55 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:52 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:13 | 0.21 | -0.00 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:09 | 0.26 | -0.05 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | 0.32 | O |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -1.09 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Feb 02, 2026, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.14 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 1.98 — Minnesota Wild edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Quinn Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.92 on 3 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Feb 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, Montréal Canadiens 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Quinn Hughes led all skaters at 1.92, on 0G, 3A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.14 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 1.98, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 20 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 24. High-danger chances went 9 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jakub Dobes stopped 20 of 24 (0.32 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 17 of 20 (-1.09 goals saved above expected).