Winnipeg Jets at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Montréal Canadiens on Nov 03, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 5, Montréal Canadiens 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 5 |
| 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 | Kyle Connor | L | 2 | 0 | 8 | 27:50 | 0.98 | 2.33 |
| 2nd | Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 28:09 | 0.71 | 2.19 |
| 3rd | Tyrel Bauer | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:44 | 0.10 | 2.01 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:05 | MTL | Owen Beck | Florian Xhekaj, Arber Xhekaj | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:18 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Chris Kreider, Kaiden Guhle | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:00 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Noah Dobson, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v3 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 00:46 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v4 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 17:21 | WPG | Tyrel Bauer | Cole Koepke, Dylan DeMelo | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 18:03 | WPG | Morgan Barron | Tyrel Bauer, Dylan DeMelo | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:00 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele | 5v6 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:27 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele, Morgan Barron | 4v6 | 4–4 |
| OT 03:30 | WPG | Dylan Samberg | Adam Lowry, Gabriel Vilardi | 3v3 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 47 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.36 | 2.84 |
| High-danger shots | 29 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 64.9% | 35.1% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Hits | 20 | 16 |
| Blocks | 9 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 27:50 | 0.98 | 2.33 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 28:09 | 0.71 | 2.19 |
| Tyrel Bauer | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10:44 | 0.10 | 2.01 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:14 | 0.42 | 1.58 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:02 | 0.22 | 1.48 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 15:25 | 0.50 | 1.38 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.22 | 1.34 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:53 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:07 | 0.39 | 0.65 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:32 | 0.15 | 0.43 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:39 | 0.26 | 0.26 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.48 | 0.26 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.06 | 0.02 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21:03 | 0.64 | -0.15 |
| Viggo Björck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:11 | 0.20 | -0.18 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.05 | -0.39 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:25 | 0.00 | -0.72 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:36 | 0.00 | -0.87 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:22 | 0.74 | 1.61 |
| Florian Xhekaj | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:54 | 0.20 | 1.38 |
| Owen Beck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:27 | 0.09 | 1.10 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.34 | 0.98 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:45 | 0.24 | 0.90 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | 0.82 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:05 | 0.10 | 0.68 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.51 | 0.64 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.11 | 0.62 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:18 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:14 | 0.02 | 0.16 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.18 | 0.09 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:01 | 0.06 | -0.08 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.12 | -0.19 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:24 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:35 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Winnipeg Jets | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -1.16 | W |
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 42 | 47 | 89.4% | 0.36 | O |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montréal Canadiens 5–4 on Nov 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.84 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 5.36 — Winnipeg Jets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Kyle Connor led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.33 on 2 goals, 8 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Montréal Canadiens 5–4 on Nov 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 5, Montréal Canadiens 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kyle Connor led all skaters at 2.33, on 2G, 0A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.84 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 5.36, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 47 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 22. High-danger chances went 29 to 18.