Utah Mammoth at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Montréal Canadiens on Nov 05, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 4, Montréal Canadiens 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Utah Mammoth 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 | Logan Cooley | C | 3 | 1 | 3 | 19:31 | 0.71 | 3.01 |
| 2nd | Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:30 | 0.33 | 2.66 |
| 3rd | Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:04 | 0.34 | 2.22 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:42 | UTA | Logan Cooley | Nate Schmidt, Vincent Trocheck | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:24 | UTA | Logan Cooley | Nick Schmaltz, Mikhail Sergachev | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 15:25 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Juraj Slafkovský, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 17:10 | MTL | Arber Xhekaj | Kirby Dach, Alex Newhook | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 11:05 | UTA | Logan Cooley | Nick Schmaltz, Clayton Keller | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 01:09 | MTL | Kirby Dach | Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 07:14 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Logan Cooley, Dylan Guenther | 4v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 14:54 | MTL | Adam Engstrom | Jake Evans, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 00:30 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Lane Hutson, Nick Suzuki | 3v3 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.82 | 3.78 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Power play | 3/5 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Hits | 30 | 17 |
| Blocks | 15 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 1 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Cooley | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 19:31 | 0.71 | 3.01 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17:30 | 0.33 | 2.66 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:20 | 0.49 | 1.22 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.44 | 1.08 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:43 | 0.34 | 1.00 |
| Dmitri Simashev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.15 | 0.88 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:03 | 0.05 | 0.72 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:58 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:00 | 0.14 | 0.58 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:41 | 0.24 | 0.46 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:54 | 0.09 | 0.44 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:59 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27:31 | 0.14 | 0.27 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:36 | 0.12 | 0.21 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:24 | 0.29 | -0.30 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:16 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.21 | -0.91 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.08 | -0.93 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 20:04 | 0.34 | 2.22 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:28 | 0.36 | 1.46 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:41 | 0.05 | 0.99 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:47 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:11 | 0.02 | 0.86 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27:00 | 0.26 | 0.82 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:41 | 0.71 | 0.78 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:25 | 0.74 | 0.74 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.01 | 0.67 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:14 | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:47 | 0.46 | 0.32 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:53 | 0.04 | 0.31 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.15 | 0.29 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.05 | 0.23 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:33 | 0.23 | -0.23 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:59 | 0.05 | -0.29 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:48 | 0.06 | -0.48 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Cossa | Utah Mammoth | 30 | 35 | 85.7% | -1.22 | O |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 16 | 20 | 80.0% | -0.18 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Utah Mammoth 5–4 on Nov 05, 2026, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.78 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 3.82 — Utah Mammoth 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.
Logan Cooley led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.01 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Utah Mammoth 5–4 on Nov 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 5, Utah Mammoth 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Logan Cooley led all skaters at 3.01, on 3G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.78 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 3.82, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 20 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 35. High-danger chances went 23 to 26.