Carolina Hurricanes at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montréal Canadiens on Oct 06, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 6, Montréal Canadiens 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 6 |
| 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 | Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:56 | 0.45 | 2.90 |
| 2nd | Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:03 | 0.16 | 2.51 |
| 3rd | Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.18 | 2.42 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:25 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Jackson Blake | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:23 | MTL | Zachary Bolduc | Phillip Danault, Alexandre Texier | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 04:27 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Chris Kreider, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 09:22 | CAR | Eric Robinson | Jalen Chatfield, Mark Jankowski | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 1st 12:54 | MTL | Zachary Bolduc | Alex Newhook, Alexandre Texier | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 03:56 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Nikolaj Ehlers, Shayne Gostisbehere | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 13:24 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | Eric Robinson | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 12:21 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Jaccob Slavin, Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 16:57 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Chris Kreider, Nick Suzuki | 6v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 18:45 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Sebastian Aho, Jaccob Slavin | 6v5 | 6–4 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.77 | 2.11 |
| High-danger shots | 25 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 64.2% | 35.9% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 2/6 |
| Faceoff % | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Hits | 30 | 20 |
| Blocks | 9 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 19:56 | 0.45 | 2.90 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8:03 | 0.16 | 2.51 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.18 | 2.42 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.24 | 2.03 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:17 | 0.11 | 1.86 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:09 | 0.60 | 1.69 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 13:07 | 0.73 | 1.19 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:53 | 0.00 | 1.12 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.02 | 1.04 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:02 | 0.14 | 0.97 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:08 | 0.17 | 0.84 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.06 | 0.73 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:45 | 0.44 | 0.53 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:53 | 0.19 | 0.43 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:20 | 0.06 | 0.13 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:55 | 0.23 | 0.08 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:49 | 0.52 | 0.01 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.46 | 0.01 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.19 | 1.63 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:49 | 0.09 | 1.08 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:07 | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.02 | 0.87 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:50 | 0.56 | 0.35 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 29:21 | 0.07 | 0.11 |
| Florian Xhekaj | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:48 | 0.11 | -0.01 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:38 | 0.05 | -0.03 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:30 | 0.06 | -0.09 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:45 | 0.05 | -0.17 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.22 | -0.29 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.09 | -0.32 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:32 | 0.13 | -0.38 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.00 | -0.65 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:17 | 0.07 | -0.76 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:05 | 0.00 | -1.08 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 16 | 20 | 80.0% | -1.89 | W |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 28 | 33 | 84.8% | -1.18 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montréal Canadiens 6–4 on Oct 06, 2026.
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.11 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 4.77 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Sebastian Aho led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.9 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 28 of 33, worth -1.18 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montréal Canadiens 6–4 on Oct 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 6, Montréal Canadiens 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sebastian Aho led all skaters at 2.9, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.11 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.77, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 34 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 20. High-danger chances went 25 to 15.