Minnesota Wild at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Montréal Canadiens on Nov 10, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 2, Montréal Canadiens 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game GAR and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game GAR
Ranked by Game GAR: Goals above replacement in this game. A season of games adds up to season GAR. Skaters only; goalies are listed under Goaltending.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 6 | 26:47 | 0.47 | +0.47 |
| 2nd | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29:28 | 0.04 | +0.44 |
| 3rd | Bobby Brink | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 13:11 | 0.73 | +0.41 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 02:53 | MIN | Bobby Brink | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 18:22 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson | 6v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 00:21 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes | 3v4 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.03 | 3.84 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 35 |
| Corsi % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 34.5% | 65.5% |
| Hits | 22 | 18 |
| Blocks | 23 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29:28 | 0.04 | +0.44 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13:11 | 0.73 | +0.41 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.42 | +0.24 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:47 | 0.06 | +0.18 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.46 | +0.17 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.13 | +0.09 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.17 | +0.08 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:42 | 0.07 | +0.04 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.18 | +0.03 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | 0.04 | +0.03 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:35 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:18 | 0.31 | −0.01 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.17 | −0.01 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.01 | −0.02 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.00 | −0.05 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.01 | −0.09 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:25 | 0.00 | −0.15 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 26:47 | 0.47 | +0.47 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.59 | +0.27 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:04 | 0.36 | +0.26 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.07 | +0.11 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:57 | 0.41 | +0.10 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.42 | +0.03 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.13 | −0.01 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:16 | 0.13 | −0.01 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.68 | −0.02 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:17 | 0.14 | −0.07 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.13 | −0.08 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:00 | 0.00 | −0.09 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.15 | −0.12 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:05 | 0.00 | −0.14 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.12 | −0.15 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:17 | 0.03 | −0.16 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.00 | −0.18 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.03 | −0.36 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 2.84 | W | +3.00 |
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 1.03 | O | +1.19 |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Montréal Canadiens 2–1 on Nov 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.84 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.03 — Montréal Canadiens owned the better of the chances but Minnesota Wild took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Lane Hutson led all skaters with a Game GAR of +0.47 on 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 27 of 28, worth 2.84 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Montréal Canadiens 2–1 on Nov 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 2, Montréal Canadiens 1.
Who was the best skater in this game?
By Game GAR, goals above replacement in this game, Lane Hutson led all skaters at +0.47, on 0 G, 1 A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.84 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.03, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 24 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 28. High-danger chances went 19 to 35.