Toronto Maple Leafs at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montréal Canadiens on Mar 10, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 1, Montréal Canadiens 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 1 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 3 |
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 | Jake Evans | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15:06 | 1.66 | 1.00 |
| 2nd | Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:26 | 0.09 | 0.84 |
| 3rd | Phillip Danault | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.24 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:46 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | Alex Newhook, Ivan Demidov | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:41 | MTL | Phillip Danault | Kaiden Guhle, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 14:33 | TOR | William Nylander | Easton Cowan | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:32 | MTL | Jake Evans | Mike Matheson | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.06 | 5.15 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 23 | 20 |
| Blocks | 15 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 8 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:03 | 0.21 | 0.70 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:13 | 0.19 | 0.30 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:28 | 0.43 | 0.25 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:00 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:25 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:56 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:02 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:37 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:38 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:47 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:14 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:10 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:04 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:03 | 0.13 | -0.33 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Evans | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:06 | 1.66 | 1.00 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:26 | 0.09 | 0.84 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.24 | 0.80 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.62 | 0.80 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:49 | 0.25 | 0.79 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.13 | 0.59 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:33 | 0.59 | 0.49 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:05 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:56 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:36 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:13 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.45 | 0.10 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:27 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:59 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:51 | 0.35 | -0.15 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 2.74 | L |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 17 | 18 | 94.4% | 1.10 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–1 on Mar 10, 2026.
Montréal Canadiens generated 5.15 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.06 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jake Evans led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.0 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Joseph Woll stopped 30 of 32, worth 2.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–1 on Mar 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jake Evans led all skaters at 1.0, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 5.15 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.06, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 18 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 33. High-danger chances went 10 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joseph Woll stopped 30 of 32 (2.74 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 17 of 18 (1.1 goals saved above expected).