Montréal Canadiens at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Dallas Stars on Oct 29, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 5, Dallas Stars 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 5 |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Cole Caufield | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18:21 | 0.51 | 1.93 |
| 2nd | Phillip Danault | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.89 | 1.92 |
| 3rd | Alex Newhook | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18:47 | 0.44 | 1.88 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:24 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Phillip Danault, Alexandre Carrier | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:53 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Mikko Rantanen, Miro Heiskanen | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:05 | MTL | Alex Newhook | Noah Dobson, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 16:32 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Adam Engstrom, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 06:11 | MTL | Alex Newhook | Chris Kreider, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 08:52 | DAL | Jamie Benn | Mikko Rantanen, Wyatt Johnston | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 19:12 | MTL | Phillip Danault | Jake Evans | 6v5 EN | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.79 | 1.80 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 35.7% | 64.3% |
| Hits | 13 | 16 |
| Blocks | 9 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:21 | 0.51 | 1.93 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.89 | 1.92 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:47 | 0.44 | 1.88 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20:24 | 0.30 | 1.44 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.17 | 1.31 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:47 | 0.00 | 1.30 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:42 | 0.12 | 1.15 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.64 | 1.03 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:26 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:02 | 0.02 | 0.63 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.17 | 0.61 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:02 | 0.04 | 0.57 |
| Florian Xhekaj | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:54 | 0.16 | 0.39 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.05 | 0.39 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.21 | 0.34 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:55 | 0.06 | 0.34 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:42 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:41 | 0.33 | 1.50 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:04 | 0.07 | 1.40 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:58 | 0.17 | 0.76 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29:47 | 0.16 | 0.44 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.12 | 0.35 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:27 | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:32 | 0.33 | -0.02 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:53 | 0.02 | -0.14 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.16 | -0.16 |
| Matthew Seminoff | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:35 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Trey Taylor | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.01 | -0.29 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:21 | 0.16 | -0.63 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.03 | -0.70 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.00 | -1.05 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.03 | -1.11 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | -0.20 | W |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 16 | 20 | 80.0% | -1.41 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Dallas Stars 5–2 on Oct 29, 2026.
Dallas Stars generated 1.8 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.79 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Cole Caufield led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.93 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Dallas Stars 5–2 on Oct 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 5, Dallas Stars 2.
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 1.93, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 1.8 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.79, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 21 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 19. High-danger chances went 14 to 15.