Canadiens Dominate Jets 5-1 on Wednesday Night (February 4, 2026)
The Montreal Canadiens had a stellar performance, with Brendan Gallagher and Josh Anderson each scoring and assisting twice, and Samuel Montembeault making 36 saves for his first win since January 17. The Canadiens' rookie Oliver Kapanen, Lane Hutson, and Phillip Danault also found the back of the net, extending their points streak to 5 games and 9 games overall. This impressive run has seen them secure 4 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie.
The Winnipeg Jets, led by Kyle Connor's 25th goal, took an early 1-0 lead during a power play. However, the Canadiens quickly responded with Kapanen's 18th goal, assisted by a Jet player, Cole Perfetti. Montreal then took control of the game, scoring three unanswered goals in the second period, with Anderson and Hutson finding the net 76 seconds apart. The Jets struggled to regain their footing, hitting a post and missing several scoring opportunities, including a power play early in the third period.
Gallagher's goal late in the third period, with only 3 seconds left on the clock, sealed the Canadiens' victory. Danault then added an empty-net goal with 14 seconds remaining, bringing the final score to 5-1.
The Canadiens' next game is at home against the New York Islanders on February 26, while the Jets will travel to Vancouver on February 25.
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