New Jersey Devils at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Montréal Canadiens on Apr 05, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 3, Montréal Canadiens 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| New Jersey Devils score | 3 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 0 |
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 | Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 6 | 21:41 | 0.83 | 2.20 |
| 2nd | Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20:57 | 0.21 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:22 | 0.42 | 1.14 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:47 | NJD | Timo Meier | Jack Hughes | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 18:12 | NJD | Cody Glass | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 16:35 | NJD | Connor Brown | Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt | 6v5 | 3–0 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.73 | 2.79 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| Hits | 20 | 27 |
| Blocks | 19 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 21:41 | 0.83 | 2.20 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:57 | 0.21 | 1.38 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:22 | 0.42 | 1.14 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:41 | 0.00 | 1.12 |
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:05 | 0.20 | 1.03 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:16 | 0.13 | 0.83 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:00 | 0.04 | 0.44 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:44 | 0.39 | 0.43 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:59 | 0.08 | 0.41 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.10 | 0.40 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:51 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:14 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:34 | 0.21 | -0.00 |
| Marc McLaughlin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:03 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:19 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:08 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.12 | 0.45 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.04 | 0.36 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:31 | 0.16 | 0.28 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.07 | 0.11 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.28 | 0.09 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:22 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.11 | -0.15 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:59 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:42 | 0.11 | -0.18 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:41 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:58 | 0.03 | -0.21 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:27 | 0.09 | -0.27 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.11 | -0.30 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:22 | 0.55 | -0.33 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.01 | -0.36 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:57 | 0.52 | -0.39 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:57 | 0.22 | -0.53 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:39 | 0.04 | -0.92 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 18 | 18 | 100.0% | 2.46 | W |
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | 0.60 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Montréal Canadiens 3–0 on Apr 05, 2026.
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.79 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.73 — Montréal Canadiens owned the better of the chances but New Jersey Devils 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.
Jack Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.2 on 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 18 of 18, worth 2.46 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Montréal Canadiens 3–0 on Apr 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 3, Montréal Canadiens 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Hughes led all skaters at 2.2, on 0G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.79 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.73, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 20 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 18. High-danger chances went 10 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 18 of 18 (2.46 goals saved above expected); Jacob Fowler stopped 17 of 19 (0.6 goals saved above expected).