Montréal Canadiens Lines & Depth Chart — 2026-27
Montréal Canadiens forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders for the 2026-27 season, ordered by Goals Above Replacement (GAR). Interactive line combinations are available on the live page.
Forwards
| Player | Pos | GP | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | — |
| Chris Kreider | LW | 2 | — |
| Cole Caufield | LW | 2 | — |
| Ivan Demidov | RW | 2 | — |
| Josh Anderson | RW | 2 | — |
| Kirby Dach | RW | 2 | — |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 2 | — |
| Alexandre Texier | LW | 2 | — |
| Jake Evans | C | 2 | — |
| Phillip Danault | C | 2 | — |
| Juraj Slafkovský | RW | 2 | — |
| Alex Newhook | LW | 2 | — |
Defensemen
| Player | Pos | GP | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Hutson | RD | 2 | — |
| Alexandre Carrier | RD | 2 | — |
| Noah Dobson | RD | 2 | — |
| Mike Matheson | LD | 2 | — |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 2 | — |
| Jayden Struble | LD | 2 | — |
Goaltenders
| Goalie | GP | SV% | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | 2 | 86.2% | -2.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the Montréal Canadiens lines on this page decided?
The depth chart is ordered by Goals Above Replacement within each position group, not by a coach's announced lines. It reflects who played and how well, so it can differ from the projected lines published before a game. Real line combinations, measured from who was on the ice together, are on the Team Impact page.
Who is the Montréal Canadiens starting goaltender?
1 goaltenders dressed for the Montréal Canadiens in 2026-27; the depth chart lists them in order of value, with goals saved above expected (GSAx) rather than raw save percentage.