Montréal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets on Oct 25, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 2, Winnipeg Jets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Princess Auto Stadium |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 2 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.17 | 1.65 |
| 2nd | Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.06 | 1.57 |
| 3rd | Kaiden Guhle | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23:10 | 0.03 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 07:19 | MTL | Lane Hutson | Noah Dobson, Cole Caufield | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 11:04 | MTL | Kaiden Guhle | Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 15:24 | WPG | Isak Rosen | Gabriel Vilardi, Haydn Fleury | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.15 | 3.64 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 31 |
| Corsi % | 43.9% | 56.1% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 31 | 29 |
| Blocks | 18 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.17 | 1.65 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.06 | 1.57 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:10 | 0.03 | 1.44 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:12 | 0.16 | 1.00 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.12 | 0.88 |
| Florian Xhekaj | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:17 | 0.37 | 0.77 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.45 | 0.43 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:15 | 0.18 | 0.30 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:18 | 0.37 | 0.28 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:18 | 0.17 | 0.28 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:37 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.28 | 0.07 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:42 | 0.05 | -0.07 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:32 | 0.36 | -0.09 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.17 | -0.13 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.20 | -0.28 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 25:04 | 0.99 | 0.96 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:01 | 0.50 | 0.75 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:35 | 0.17 | 0.69 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.02 | 0.63 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:23 | 0.68 | 0.49 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:32 | 0.42 | 0.29 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:19 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:22 | 0.12 | 0.03 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.03 | -0.13 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:07 | 0.09 | -0.23 |
| Viggo Björck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:46 | 0.10 | -0.27 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:21 | 0.28 | -0.61 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:14 | 0.00 | -0.78 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 33 | 34 | 97.1% | 2.64 | W |
| Stuart Skinner | Winnipeg Jets | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 1.15 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2–1 on Oct 25, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.64 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.15 — Winnipeg Jets owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Cole Caufield led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.65 on 2 assists.
Jacob Fowler stopped 33 of 34, worth 2.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Winnipeg Jets 2–1 on Oct 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 2, Winnipeg Jets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cole Caufield led all skaters at 1.65, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.64 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.15, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 21 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 34. High-danger chances went 21 to 31.