Montréal Canadiens at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the New York Islanders on Apr 12, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 4, New York Islanders 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
| New York Islanders score | 1 |
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 Newhook | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.12 | 2.60 |
| 2nd | Zachary Bolduc | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:15 | 0.40 | 2.01 |
| 3rd | David Reinbacher | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:17 | 0.06 | 1.83 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 15:56 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 16:24 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 16:51 | MTL | Alex Newhook | Zachary Bolduc, David Reinbacher | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 08:45 | NYI | Casey Cizikas | Scott Mayfield, Ryan Pulock | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:45 | MTL | Zachary Bolduc | Alex Newhook, Kirby Dach | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.15 | 3.73 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 42.1% | 57.9% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Hits | 23 | 16 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Newhook | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.12 | 2.60 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:15 | 0.40 | 2.01 |
| David Reinbacher | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:17 | 0.06 | 1.83 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:29 | 0.66 | 1.72 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:51 | 0.00 | 1.47 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.01 | 1.37 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:45 | 0.29 | 0.97 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:53 | 0.37 | 0.96 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:27 | 0.26 | 0.83 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.09 | 0.67 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.19 | 0.23 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.21 | 0.18 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.13 | -0.06 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:43 | 0.22 | -0.25 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:05 | 0.02 | -0.26 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.12 | -0.47 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:31 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:16 | 0.01 | -0.64 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:38 | 0.76 | 0.72 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.04 | 0.65 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:11 | 0.50 | 0.44 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:34 | 0.08 | 0.42 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:40 | 0.24 | 0.29 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28:01 | 0.26 | 0.24 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:44 | 0.15 | 0.23 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.43 | 0.18 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:46 | 0.33 | 0.15 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.01 | -0.06 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:30 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.31 | -0.36 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:57 | 0.02 | -0.44 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:45 | 0.09 | -0.44 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:43 | 0.24 | -0.46 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.00 | -0.88 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 32 | 33 | 96.8% | 2.48 | W |
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -0.45 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the New York Islanders 4–1 on Apr 12, 2026.
New York Islanders generated 3.73 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.15 — New York Islanders owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Alex Newhook led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.6 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Jacob Fowler stopped 32 of 33, worth 2.48 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs New York Islanders game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 4–1 on Apr 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, New York Islanders 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Newhook led all skaters at 2.6, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 3.73 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.15, so New York Islanders created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 22 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 31. High-danger chances went 6 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Fowler stopped 32 of 33 (2.48 goals saved above expected); Ilya Sorokin stopped 18 of 22 (-0.45 goals saved above expected).