Montréal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Nov 07, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs 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 | Alex Newhook | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14:15 | 0.66 | 2.07 |
| 2nd | Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:19 | 0.09 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:57 | 0.99 | 1.26 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:56 | MTL | Alex Newhook | Oliver Kapanen | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:06 | MTL | Alex Newhook | Kaiden Guhle, Kirby Dach | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 12:57 | MTL | Chris Kreider | — | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 06:19 | TOR | William Nylander | Darren Raddysh, Auston Matthews | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 07:14 | TOR | Gavin McKenna | Dakota Joshua, Colton Sissons | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 12:15 | MTL | Zachary Bolduc | Lane Hutson, Cole Caufield | 4v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.70 | 3.55 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 43.9% | 56.1% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 62.0% | 38.0% |
| Hits | 14 | 21 |
| Blocks | 15 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Newhook | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:15 | 0.66 | 2.07 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:19 | 0.09 | 1.48 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:55 | 0.10 | 1.19 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:28 | 0.50 | 1.03 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.11 | 0.95 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:19 | 0.15 | 0.92 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.16 | 0.80 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:13 | 0.07 | 0.62 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:37 | 0.31 | 0.60 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:27 | 0.02 | 0.44 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:29 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:21 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:20 | 0.27 | -0.14 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.25 | -0.53 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:02 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:57 | 0.99 | 1.26 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:35 | 0.00 | 1.21 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:24 | 0.00 | 1.12 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:54 | 0.52 | 1.02 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.14 | 0.92 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29:43 | 0.17 | 0.62 |
| Gavin McKenna | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:52 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:09 | 0.45 | 0.33 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:35 | 0.02 | 0.31 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:04 | 0.32 | 0.23 |
| Zack MacEwen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:41 | 0.03 | 0.13 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.17 | -0.09 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:45 | 0.02 | -0.19 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:42 | 0.16 | -0.85 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:27 | 0.02 | -0.88 |
| Chris Tanev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:23 | 0.00 | -0.93 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.55 | W |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Toronto Maple Leafs | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -1.79 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–2 on Nov 07, 2026.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.55 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 2.7 — Toronto Maple Leafs owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Alex Newhook led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.07 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Jacob Fowler stopped 26 of 28, worth 1.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–2 on Nov 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Newhook led all skaters at 2.07, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.55 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 2.7, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 28 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 28. High-danger chances went 20 to 25.