Overview
- Alex Texier, Lane Hutson, Oliver Kapanen and Cole Caufield scored for Montreal in the 4-1 result.
- Fowler allowed one third-period goal and steadied the Canadiens in his first home start of 2026.
- Calgary opened a five-game Eastern road trip with Dustin Wolf in net and continued its season-long road difficulties.
- Montreal came in 23-13-6 and on a 6-1-2 surge highlighted by stronger five-on-five play and improved scoring.
- Defenceman Kaiden Guhle, who practiced and was a game-time decision, was listed as unavailable for Montreal.