Montréal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sep 29, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 3 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs 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 | Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:53 | 0.42 | 2.10 |
| 2nd | Alexandre Carrier | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:54 | 0.46 | 1.58 |
| 3rd | Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:08 | 0.58 | 1.36 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:48 | TOR | William Nylander | Morgan Rielly, Kirill Marchenko | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:53 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Alexandre Carrier, Kirby Dach | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:52 | MTL | Zachary Bolduc | Mike Matheson, Josh Anderson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 13:12 | MTL | Alexandre Carrier | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 15:46 | TOR | William Nylander | Easton Cowan, John Tavares | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.26 | 2.95 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 60.4% | 39.6% |
| Hits | 28 | 23 |
| Blocks | 11 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 2 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:53 | 0.42 | 2.10 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:54 | 0.46 | 1.58 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:07 | 0.04 | 1.11 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:04 | 0.24 | 1.07 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:07 | 0.02 | 0.82 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.25 | 0.70 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:20 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.10 | -0.08 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.01 | -0.13 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.71 | -0.15 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:56 | 0.54 | -0.35 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.12 | -0.35 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:55 | 0.19 | -0.47 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.01 | -0.50 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:07 | 0.01 | -0.58 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:08 | 0.58 | 1.36 |
| William Nylander | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18:55 | 0.48 | 1.19 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:58 | 0.05 | 1.03 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:30 | 0.01 | 0.89 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:58 | 0.05 | 0.61 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:36 | 0.86 | 0.60 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:14 | 0.16 | 0.38 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.04 | 0.32 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:34 | 0.17 | 0.30 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:05 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Chris Tanev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:39 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:04 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Zack MacEwen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:25 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:46 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:47 | 0.30 | -0.27 |
| Gavin McKenna | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.19 | -0.60 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.85 | W |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Toronto Maple Leafs | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -1.07 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 on Sep 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.95 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.26 — Montréal Canadiens edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Josh Anderson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.1 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 26 of 28, worth 0.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 on Sep 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Josh Anderson led all skaters at 2.1, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.95 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.26, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 24 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 28. High-danger chances went 20 to 21.