Montréal Canadiens at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Anaheim Ducks on Mar 06, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 5, Anaheim Ducks 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 5 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 6 |
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 | Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17:40 | 1.36 | 2.57 |
| 2nd | Cole Caufield | R | 2 | 1 | 4 | 19:48 | 0.55 | 2.04 |
| 3rd | Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25:51 | 0.11 | 2.03 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:39 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Leo Carlsson, Chris Kreider | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 01:01 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 03:33 | MTL | Lane Hutson | Juraj Slafkovský, Nick Suzuki | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 11:56 | ANA | Radko Gudas | Frank Vatrano, Ryan Poehling | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 12:15 | ANA | Jackson LaCombe | Cutter Gauthier, Chris Kreider | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 00:35 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Chris Kreider, Jacob Trouba | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 08:41 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Noah Dobson, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 11:47 | MTL | Alexandre Carrier | Jake Evans, Zachary Bolduc | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 13:04 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Noah Dobson, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 19:18 | ANA | Chris Kreider | Jacob Trouba, Jackson LaCombe | 6v5 | 5–5 |
| P5 00:00 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | — | 1v0 | 5–5 |
| P5 00:00 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | — | 0v1 | 5–5 |
| P5 00:00 | ANA | Alex Killorn | — | 1v0 | 5–5 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.53 | 5.60 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 52.2% | 47.8% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 17 |
| Blocks | 15 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 19:48 | 0.55 | 2.04 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 25:51 | 0.11 | 2.03 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:08 | 0.20 | 1.44 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24:56 | 0.18 | 1.43 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:13 | 0.49 | 1.23 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:54 | 0.28 | 0.84 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:14 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.05 | 0.65 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:42 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:58 | 0.51 | 0.10 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.32 | 0.10 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:18 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:11 | 0.41 | 0.05 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:46 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 | 0.13 | -0.15 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17:40 | 1.36 | 2.57 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 27:07 | 0.47 | 1.49 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18:04 | 0.34 | 1.34 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:30 | 0.43 | 1.19 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28:36 | 0.01 | 1.08 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:25 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:11 | 0.02 | 0.65 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:43 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:28 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:41 | 0.61 | 0.15 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:36 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:43 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:26 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.14 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 28 | 33 | 84.8% | -0.88 | O |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 23 | 28 | 82.1% | -0.39 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Montréal Canadiens 6–5 on Mar 06, 2026, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 5.6 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 5.53 — Anaheim Ducks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Chris Kreider led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.57 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Montréal Canadiens 6–5 on Mar 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 6, Montréal Canadiens 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Chris Kreider led all skaters at 2.57, on 1G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 5.6 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 5.53, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 28 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 33. High-danger chances went 16 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Samuel Montembeault stopped 28 of 33 (-0.88 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 23 of 28 (-0.39 goals saved above expected).