Montréal Canadiens at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals on Oct 14, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 4, Washington Capitals 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
| Washington Capitals score | 5 |
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 Tuch | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18:49 | 1.13 | 2.77 |
| 2nd | Josh Anderson | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13:49 | 0.86 | 1.75 |
| 3rd | Jordan Kyrou | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.33 | 1.74 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:29 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Alex Newhook | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:56 | WSH | Jordan Kyrou | Cole Hutson, Alex Tuch | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 11:15 | MTL | Lane Hutson | Zachary Bolduc, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 19:34 | WSH | Ivan Miroshnichenko | Ilya Protas, Jordan Kyrou | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 06:16 | WSH | Alex Tuch | — | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 12:58 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Alex Newhook | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 12:29 | WSH | Justin Holl | Ilya Protas, Alex Ovechkin | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 17:05 | WSH | Alex Tuch | — | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 18:21 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Lane Hutson | 4v6 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.39 | 4.49 |
| High-danger shots | 28 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 56.7% | 43.3% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Hits | 16 | 15 |
| Blocks | 12 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 2 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 13:49 | 0.86 | 1.75 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24:14 | 0.19 | 1.51 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15:52 | 0.28 | 1.48 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:57 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:31 | 0.17 | 0.46 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.01 | 0.40 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:21 | 0.08 | 0.38 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:15 | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:26 | 0.22 | 0.06 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:08 | 0.13 | -0.09 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:46 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:40 | 0.43 | -0.27 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:33 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:53 | 0.12 | -0.56 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.07 | -0.94 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.00 | -1.32 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Tuch | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 18:49 | 1.13 | 2.77 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.33 | 1.74 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.12 | 1.56 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:01 | 0.17 | 1.00 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:54 | 0.00 | 0.83 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:07 | 0.26 | 0.76 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.09 | 0.68 |
| Justin Holl | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:13 | 1.33 | 0.52 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.09 | 0.51 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.21 | 0.17 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:58 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:03 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.48 | -0.36 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.24 | -0.66 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 19 | 24 | 79.2% | -1.19 | L |
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -0.60 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Montréal Canadiens 5–4 on Oct 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
Washington Capitals generated 4.49 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.39 — Washington Capitals edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Alex Tuch led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.77 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Charlie Lindgren stopped 25 of 29, worth -0.6 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Montréal Canadiens 5–4 on Oct 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 5, Montréal Canadiens 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Tuch led all skaters at 2.77, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.49 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.39, so Washington Capitals created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 29 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 24. High-danger chances went 28 to 13.