Montréal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets on Feb 04, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 5, Winnipeg Jets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 5 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 1 |
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 | Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:21 | 0.74 | 2.37 |
| 2nd | Brendan Gallagher | R | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:38 | 0.63 | 1.91 |
| 3rd | Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13:44 | 0.35 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:07 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Gabriel Vilardi, Mark Scheifele | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:26 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | Noah Dobson, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:28 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Jayden Struble, Brendan Gallagher | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:44 | MTL | Lane Hutson | Josh Anderson, Brendan Gallagher | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 10:57 | MTL | Brendan Gallagher | Kirby Dach, Zachary Bolduc | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 19:46 | MTL | Phillip Danault | Josh Anderson, Noah Dobson | 6v4 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.52 | 4.98 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 15 |
| Blocks | 11 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 1 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 15:21 | 0.74 | 2.37 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12:38 | 0.63 | 1.91 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:44 | 0.35 | 1.43 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:50 | 0.23 | 1.30 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.53 | 1.18 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:31 | 0.01 | 1.08 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:47 | 0.04 | 1.05 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:18 | 0.36 | 0.93 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:02 | 0.09 | 0.77 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:11 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:03 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.59 | 0.23 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:27 | 0.43 | -0.16 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.07 | -0.32 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.01 | -0.90 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.59 | 1.01 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.03 | 0.90 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:14 | 0.72 | 0.75 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:04 | 0.97 | 0.53 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 24:10 | 0.72 | 0.48 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:42 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.28 | 0.17 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:29 | 0.09 | 0.14 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:06 | 0.78 | -0.03 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.01 | -0.04 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:43 | 0.28 | -0.10 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:58 | 0.06 | -0.12 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:12 | 0.19 | -0.32 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:18 | 0.03 | -0.32 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:44 | 0.25 | -0.41 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.09 | -0.46 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:04 | 0.14 | -0.46 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 36 | 37 | 97.3% | 3.79 | W |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -1.01 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5–1 on Feb 04, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Winnipeg Jets generated 4.98 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 4.52 — Winnipeg Jets owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Josh Anderson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.37 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Samuel Montembeault stopped 36 of 37, worth 3.79 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Winnipeg Jets 5–1 on Feb 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 5, Winnipeg Jets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Josh Anderson led all skaters at 2.37, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 4.98 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 4.52, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 27 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 37. High-danger chances went 17 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Samuel Montembeault stopped 36 of 37 (3.79 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 22 of 26 (-1.01 goals saved above expected).