Anaheim Ducks at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Montréal Canadiens on Mar 15, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 4, Montréal Canadiens 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 4 |
| 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 | Leo Carlsson | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 16:16 | 0.73 | 2.19 |
| 2nd | Troy Terry | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:23 | 0.23 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:18 | 0.23 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:46 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Chris Kreider, Troy Terry | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:27 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Jackson LaCombe, Troy Terry | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:33 | MTL | Alex Newhook | Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 02:33 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Noah Dobson, Nick Suzuki | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 13:06 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Juraj Slafkovský, Josh Anderson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 15:39 | ANA | Troy Terry | Chris Kreider, Leo Carlsson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 17:30 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Jeffrey Viel, Ryan Poehling | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.68 | 3.92 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Hits | 17 | 14 |
| Blocks | 15 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Carlsson | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 16:16 | 0.73 | 2.19 |
| Troy Terry | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14:23 | 0.23 | 1.93 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14:50 | 0.43 | 1.28 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:04 | 0.35 | 0.89 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:59 | 0.32 | 0.80 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:12 | 0.14 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:36 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:05 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:19 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:05 | 0.32 | 0.10 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:22 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:17 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:38 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:59 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:57 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.53 | -0.15 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24:18 | 0.23 | 1.44 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:39 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:01 | 0.22 | 0.79 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.11 | 0.75 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:48 | 0.40 | 0.75 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:21 | 0.42 | 0.74 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:12 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:08 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:39 | 0.57 | 0.05 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:03 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:46 | 0.29 | 0.00 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:04 | 0.33 | 0.00 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.24 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.44 | W |
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | 0.55 | L |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Mar 15, 2026, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.92 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 3.68 — Montréal Canadiens owned the better of the chances but Anaheim Ducks 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.
Leo Carlsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.19 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Jacob Fowler stopped 24 of 28, worth 0.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Mar 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 4, Montréal Canadiens 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Leo Carlsson led all skaters at 2.19, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.92 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 3.68, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 28 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 30. High-danger chances went 17 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Lukas Dostal stopped 27 of 30 (0.44 goals saved above expected); Jacob Fowler stopped 24 of 28 (0.55 goals saved above expected).