Montréal Canadiens at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins on Nov 12, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 5, Boston Bruins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 5 |
| Boston Bruins score | 2 |
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 | Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:15 | 0.51 | +0.72 |
| 2nd | Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.33 | +0.45 |
| 3rd | Jake Evans | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:48 | 0.23 | +0.40 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:34 | MTL | Kirby Dach | Arber Xhekaj, Alex Newhook | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:36 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Jake Evans, Mike Matheson | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 04:24 | MTL | Jake Evans | Josh Anderson | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 08:14 | MTL | Cole Caufield | — | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 14:15 | MTL | Phillip Danault | Zachary Bolduc, Alexandre Carrier | 5v5 | 5–0 |
| 2nd 14:53 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 00:53 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | Elias Lindholm, Will Borgen | 5v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.54 | 3.10 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 44.0% | 56.0% |
| Hits | 17 | 20 |
| Blocks | 23 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.33 | +0.45 |
| Jake Evans | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:48 | 0.23 | +0.40 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.10 | +0.22 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:31 | 0.29 | +0.21 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:46 | 0.23 | +0.18 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.07 | +0.15 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:50 | 0.00 | +0.06 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:11 | 0.02 | +0.04 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:06 | 0.48 | +0.04 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:48 | 0.20 | −0.01 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 0.03 | −0.02 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:08 | 0.06 | −0.06 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:41 | 0.34 | −0.08 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:33 | 0.16 | −0.10 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.31 | −0.12 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.11 | −0.13 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:02 | 0.59 | −0.26 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:55 | 0.00 | −0.32 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:15 | 0.51 | +0.72 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:21 | 0.36 | +0.25 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:26 | 0.06 | +0.20 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.05 | +0.12 |
| Frederic Brunet | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:34 | 0.17 | +0.11 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:40 | 0.21 | +0.10 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.45 | +0.10 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.16 | +0.09 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:00 | 0.40 | +0.08 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.15 | +0.03 |
| Matthew Poitras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:26 | 0.18 | +0.01 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:57 | 0.07 | −0.01 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:50 | 0.18 | −0.02 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.00 | −0.06 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.06 | −0.07 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:53 | 0.00 | −0.13 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.11 | −0.13 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.00 | −0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 1.10 | W | +1.26 |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 13 | 17 | 76.5% | -1.74 | L | −1.66 |
| Michael DiPietro | Boston Bruins | 13 | 14 | 92.9% | 0.28 | +0.37 |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 5–2 on Nov 12, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 3.1 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.54 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Elias Lindholm led all skaters with a Game GAR of +0.72 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Jacob Fowler stopped 30 of 32, worth 1.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 5–2 on Nov 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 5, Boston Bruins 2.
Who was the best skater in this game?
By Game GAR, goals above replacement in this game, Elias Lindholm led all skaters at +0.72, on 0 G, 2 A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.1 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.54, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 31 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 32. High-danger chances went 16 to 25.