Columbus Blue Jackets at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Montréal Canadiens on Apr 11, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 5, Montréal Canadiens 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 5 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 2 |
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 | Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:30 | 0.39 | 2.32 |
| 2nd | Charlie Coyle | C | 2 | 0 | 6 | 21:53 | 1.17 | 2.07 |
| 3rd | Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:12 | 0.64 | 1.76 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:13 | CBJ | Boone Jenner | Zach Werenski, Danton Heinen | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 05:42 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Jake Christiansen, Mason Marchment | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 11:48 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Jake Evans, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 01:24 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Ivan Provorov, Adam Fantilli | 4v4 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 10:36 | CBJ | Sean Monahan | Kent Johnson | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 03:58 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v4 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 09:59 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli | 4v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.04 | 2.51 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Hits | 15 | 22 |
| Blocks | 11 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 1 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:30 | 0.39 | 2.32 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 21:53 | 1.17 | 2.07 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:12 | 0.64 | 1.76 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.64 | 1.75 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.01 | 1.41 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.06 | 1.40 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.00 | 1.30 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:23 | 0.59 | 1.11 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:36 | 0.04 | 1.10 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:42 | 0.15 | 0.98 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:12 | 0.21 | 0.77 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:22 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:23 | 0.44 | 0.53 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:52 | 0.12 | 0.48 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:18 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:38 | 0.21 | 0.12 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.01 | -0.27 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:35 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.20 | 0.78 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26:43 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:46 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.03 | 0.26 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:53 | 0.19 | 0.04 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:40 | 0.54 | 0.03 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:57 | 0.51 | -0.01 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:44 | 0.22 | -0.14 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.21 | -0.21 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.15 | -0.39 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.01 | -0.46 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.02 | -0.58 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.16 | -0.66 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.02 | -0.67 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 | 0.00 | -0.72 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.36 | W |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 28 | 33 | 84.8% | -0.79 | L |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Montréal Canadiens 5–2 on Apr 11, 2026.
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.51 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 5.04 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ivan Provorov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.32 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montréal Canadiens 5–2 on Apr 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 5, Montréal Canadiens 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ivan Provorov led all skaters at 2.32, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.51 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 5.04, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 33 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 22. High-danger chances went 20 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jet Greaves stopped 20 of 22 (0.36 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 28 of 33 (-0.79 goals saved above expected).