Montréal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings on Mar 19, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 1, Detroit Red Wings 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 1 |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:11 | 0.62 | 2.86 |
| 2nd | Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:27 | 0.20 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | J.T. Compher | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22:08 | 0.35 | 1.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 17:45 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 02:14 | DET | J.T. Compher | Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 16:35 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:43 | DET | Andrew Copp | Alex DeBrincat | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.95 | 4.20 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| Hits | 27 | 35 |
| Blocks | 14 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 8 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:25 | 0.35 | 0.64 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:52 | 0.41 | 0.50 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:14 | 0.25 | 0.44 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:48 | 0.13 | 0.39 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:24 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:46 | 0.11 | 0.37 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:03 | 0.32 | 0.35 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:52 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:52 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:15 | 0.06 | -0.00 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.06 | -0.06 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:34 | 0.23 | -0.11 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:44 | 0.27 | -0.21 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.12 | -0.32 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:59 | 0.27 | -0.34 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:42 | 0.05 | -0.56 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:01 | 0.06 | -0.63 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19:11 | 0.62 | 2.86 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:27 | 0.20 | 1.59 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:08 | 0.35 | 1.31 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:19 | 0.81 | 1.16 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:58 | 0.44 | 0.68 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:39 | 0.14 | 0.65 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:30 | 0.05 | 0.33 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:36 | 0.07 | 0.28 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:41 | 0.03 | 0.27 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:29 | 0.22 | 0.14 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:26 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.24 | 0.07 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:46 | 0.25 | -0.06 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.09 | -0.14 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.11 | -0.19 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:53 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:14 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 1.09 | L |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 32 | 33 | 97.0% | 1.73 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Montréal Canadiens 3–1 on Mar 19, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.2 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 2.95 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Alex DeBrincat led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.86 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 32 of 33, worth 1.73 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Montréal Canadiens 3–1 on Mar 19, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 3, Montréal Canadiens 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex DeBrincat led all skaters at 2.86, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 4.2 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 2.95, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 33 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 28. High-danger chances went 17 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jakub Dobes stopped 25 of 27 (1.09 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 32 of 33 (1.73 goals saved above expected).