Florida Panthers at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Montréal Canadiens on Apr 07, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 3, Montréal Canadiens 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Florida Panthers score | 3 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
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 | Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26:24 | 0.07 | 1.68 |
| 2nd | Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:44 | 0.05 | 1.50 |
| 3rd | Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 2 | 5 | 19:36 | 0.66 | 1.50 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:23 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Donovan Sebrango | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:54 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:43 | FLA | Cole Reinhardt | Luke Kunin, Seth Jones | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 06:22 | MTL | Phillip Danault | Noah Dobson, Adam Engstrom | 6v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 07:49 | FLA | Eetu Luostarinen | Gustav Forsling, Jesper Boqvist | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:39 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovský | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | MTL | Cole Caufield | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | MTL | Alexandre Texier | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.43 | 4.84 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 45.7% | 54.3% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 43.1% | 56.9% |
| Hits | 29 | 26 |
| Blocks | 18 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:24 | 0.07 | 1.68 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:54 | 0.39 | 1.32 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29:27 | 0.04 | 1.13 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:59 | 0.48 | 1.12 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:00 | 0.00 | 1.02 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.02 | 0.57 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20:04 | 0.80 | 0.57 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:23 | 0.36 | 0.47 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:48 | 0.17 | 0.46 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.34 | 0.26 |
| Mike Benning | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.14 | 0.25 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:29 | 0.28 | 0.25 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.07 | 0.24 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:42 | 0.66 | 0.21 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:29 | 0.21 | 0.03 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.10 | -0.31 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.00 | -0.85 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:44 | 0.05 | 1.50 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 19:36 | 0.66 | 1.50 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:19 | 1.23 | 1.08 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:27 | 0.42 | 1.06 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:10 | 0.49 | 0.77 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.07 | 0.60 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:52 | 0.35 | 0.55 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:09 | 0.24 | 0.49 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.08 | 0.35 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.11 | 0.23 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.06 | 0.17 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:19 | 0.16 | 0.11 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:49 | 0.11 | -0.06 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.25 | -0.07 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.08 | -0.14 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.06 | -0.21 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:36 | 0.02 | -0.97 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 1.80 | O |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 1.42 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Florida Panthers 4–3 on Apr 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 4.84 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 5.43 — Florida Panthers owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Gustav Forsling led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.68 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Daniil Tarasov stopped 29 of 32, worth 1.8 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4–3 on Apr 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Florida Panthers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Gustav Forsling led all skaters at 1.68, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 4.84 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 5.43, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 33 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 32. High-danger chances went 22 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Daniil Tarasov stopped 29 of 32 (1.8 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 30 of 33 (1.42 goals saved above expected).