Montréal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 4, New Jersey Devils 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
| New Jersey Devils 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 | Timo Meier | R | 1 | 1 | 7 | 20:06 | 0.48 | 2.43 |
| 2nd | Jayden Struble | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.03 | 2.21 |
| 3rd | Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:47 | 0.45 | 1.63 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:58 | MTL | Jayden Struble | Cole Caufield, Arber Xhekaj | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 08:12 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 09:28 | MTL | Lane Hutson | — | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 13:08 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Timo Meier, Nico Hischier | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 17:40 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt, Jonas Siegenthaler | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 17:45 | NJD | Timo Meier | Jack Hughes, Dougie Hamilton | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | MTL | Cole Caufield | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | NJD | Jack Hughes | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.36 | 5.15 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 42.4% | 57.6% |
| Hits | 16 | 17 |
| Blocks | 6 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 1 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Struble | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.03 | 2.21 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29:47 | 0.17 | 1.17 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22:15 | 0.60 | 0.90 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.00 | 0.82 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9:48 | 0.45 | 0.62 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.07 | 0.44 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:40 | 0.45 | 0.42 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:11 | 0.33 | 0.40 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.15 | 0.34 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:15 | 0.30 | 0.18 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.08 | 0.16 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:55 | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:01 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:33 | 0.32 | -0.13 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.01 | -0.24 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:08 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:46 | 0.24 | -0.32 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 20:06 | 0.48 | 2.43 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:47 | 0.45 | 1.63 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:47 | 0.21 | 1.35 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 26:26 | 0.51 | 1.17 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:54 | 0.04 | 0.67 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:08 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:24 | 0.38 | 0.57 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27:43 | 0.12 | 0.35 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:17 | 0.53 | 0.18 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:27 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:55 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:23 | 0.28 | -0.21 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:56 | 0.19 | -0.25 |
| Marc McLaughlin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:34 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:39 | 0.07 | -0.48 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:16 | 0.14 | -0.80 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.01 | -0.80 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.00 | -0.93 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 35 | 38 | 92.1% | 1.02 | W |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | 0.87 | O |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–3 on Apr 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 5.15 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 5.36 — Montréal Canadiens edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Timo Meier led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.43 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 35 of 38, worth 1.02 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the New Jersey Devils 4–3 on Apr 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, New Jersey Devils 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Timo Meier led all skaters at 2.43, on 1G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 5.15 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 5.36, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 29 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 38. High-danger chances went 10 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jakub Dobes stopped 35 of 38 (1.02 goals saved above expected); Jake Allen stopped 26 of 29 (0.87 goals saved above expected).