Montreal Canadiens Scores, Results & Schedule

For nearly two periods, this Canadiens-Maple Leafs meeting had the look of a game that would be argued over on the power play. Montreal changed the terms instead, taking a close contest and turning it into a 4-1 win with cleaner finishing, stronger work on draws and a third period that landed the decisive blows.

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Sep 19, 2026 · 4:00 pm PDT

Lane Hutson’s three-point night carries Canadiens past Maple Leafs in overtime after Toronto’s second-period surge

The Canadiens blew a two-goal first-period lead, watched Toronto turn the game on its head in the second, and still found the cleanest answer at the end. Lane Hutson tied it early in the third period and then set up Cole Caufield’s overtime winner, lifting Montreal to a 4-3 win over the Maple Leafs at Bell Centre on Saturday.

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Sep 19, 2026 · 8:39 pm PDT

Gavin McKenna makes Toronto Maple Leafs preseason debut against Montreal Canadiens after 2026 NHL Draft No. 1 selection

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, logged 20:39 of ice time and recorded three shots in his preseason debut versus the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, a 4-1 Leafs loss.

Sep 18, 2026 · 2:16 pm PDT

Auston Matthews sees Matthew Knies ready to “elevate” as Toronto Maple Leafs open preseason vs Canadiens

Entering his fourth full NHL season, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies says he is back to 100% after a knee injury limited him for much of 2025-26. Captain Auston Matthews, along with linemate Jack Roslovic, highlighted Knies’ preparation and two-way impact ahead of the Maple Leafs’ split-squad preseason opener against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.

Sep 18, 2026 · 11:36 am PDT

Gavin McKenna set for Toronto Maple Leafs preseason debut vs. Montreal Canadiens on Saturday

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that 2026 NHL Draft No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna will make his preseason debut on Saturday night when Toronto hosts the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena. The NHL.com report also says McKenna is expected to skate on a line with center John Tavares and right wing William Nylander.

Sep 16, 2026 · 3:00 pm PDT

Maple Leafs first pick Gavin McKenna joins John Tavares and Auston Matthews at Toronto media day

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie prospect Gavin McKenna, selected first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, attended Toronto’s media day and spoke with leadership including captains Auston Matthews and John Tavares ahead of training camp and the team’s Sept. 29 season opener against the Montreal Canadiens.

Sep 10, 2026 · 9:00 pm PDT

NHL.com releases top 10 rookie rankings for standard fantasy hockey leagues in 2026-27

NHL.com has published its top 10 rookie rankings for standard fantasy hockey leagues for the 2026-27 season, highlighting 2025 and 2026 draft picks and rookie-eligible players across multiple teams. The list notes which names are eligible for the Calder Trophy, awarded annually to the best NHL rookie as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

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