Pittsburgh Penguins at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montréal Canadiens on Oct 31, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Montréal Canadiens 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 4 |
| Montréal Canadiens 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 | Josh Anderson | R | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14:58 | 0.13 | 2.96 |
| 2nd | Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12:10 | 0.67 | 2.38 |
| 3rd | Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.00 | 1.94 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:08 | PIT | Erik Karlsson | Sidney Crosby, Tommy Novak | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 02:41 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | Owen Beck, Florian Xhekaj | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 03:05 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Chris Kreider | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 07:28 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Rickard Rakell, Sidney Crosby | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 01:54 | MTL | Alexandre Texier | Lane Hutson, Phillip Danault | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 02:21 | MTL | Chris Kreider | Arber Xhekaj, Josh Anderson | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 03:45 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 2nd 13:06 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Lane Hutson, Jake Evans | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 16:49 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Erik Karlsson | 5v6 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.37 | 2.91 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 59.8% | 40.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Hits | 13 | 22 |
| Blocks | 9 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 20:23 | 0.82 | 1.88 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:58 | 0.23 | 1.32 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 23:37 | 0.15 | 1.32 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.54 | 1.31 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.31 | 1.01 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:22 | 0.23 | 0.91 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.10 | 0.86 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:44 | 0.25 | 0.84 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.03 | 0.65 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:30 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:01 | 0.11 | -0.66 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.05 | -0.74 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:15 | 0.16 | -0.90 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:00 | 0.28 | -0.91 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:34 | 0.10 | -0.93 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:16 | 0.00 | -1.13 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 14:58 | 0.13 | 2.96 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12:10 | 0.67 | 2.38 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.00 | 1.94 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:47 | 0.09 | 1.77 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:40 | 0.13 | 1.68 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:51 | 0.24 | 1.28 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:58 | 0.06 | 1.13 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:04 | 0.19 | 1.03 |
| Florian Xhekaj | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:34 | 0.00 | 0.93 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:56 | 0.11 | 0.36 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:05 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.21 | 0.20 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:57 | 0.20 | 0.14 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:54 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:32 | 0.36 | -0.01 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:19 | 0.01 | -0.24 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:49 | 0.07 | -0.29 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:36 | 0.31 | -0.54 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Murashov | Pittsburgh Penguins | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | -2.09 | L |
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -0.64 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4 on Oct 31, 2026, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.91 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.37 — Pittsburgh Penguins 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.
Josh Anderson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.96 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Jacob Fowler stopped 25 of 29, worth -0.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4 on Oct 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
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 2.96, on 2G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.91 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.37, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 29 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 27. High-danger chances went 18 to 18.