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Jets 1, Canadiens 2
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Jets 1, Canadiens 2
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Home matchupWPGVSMTL
WPGVSMTL7:00 PM ET
Princess Auto Stadium
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WhenSun, Oct 25 · 7:00 PM ET
WherePrincess Auto Stadium
OpponentMontreal Canadiens
Montreal CanadiensContextNHL
Game Summary
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on October 25, 2026, in the NHL Heritage Classic. Jacob Fowler made 33 saves to secure the outdoor victory at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg.
Lane Hutson and Kaiden Guhle scored for Montreal, while Cole Caufield assisted on both Canadiens goals. Fowler earned his 5th consecutive win as a starter, helping Montreal improve its season record to 6-3-2.
The Canadiens carried a 2-0 advantage into the closing stages before Isak Rosen gave the Jets a late opening. Rosen scored with 4:46 remaining in the third period, bringing Winnipeg within 1 goal of the visitors. Montreal protected that narrow lead through the finish to complete the win in front of the outdoor crowd.
Stuart Skinner stopped 19 shots for Winnipeg, which fell to 4-4-3 following the defeat on home ice. The Jets were playing their first game since trading Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils. Dawson Mercer recorded 2 shots and 1 blocked shot in his Winnipeg appearance.
The game in 60 seconds
Jets 1, Canadiens 2 Next up: vs. Florida Panthers on October 27.
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Isak Rosen · 1
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| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTL | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| WPG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Team stats
| MTL | WPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Hits | 31 | 29 |
| Power Play Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Faceoffs Won | 30 | 29 |
| Penalty Minutes | 8 | 0 |
Leaders
- WPG · GoalsIsak Rosen · 1
- WPG · AssistsHaydn Fleury · 1
- WPG · PointsIsak Rosen · 1
- MTL · GoalsLane Hutson · 1
- MTL · AssistsCole Caufield · 2
- MTL · PointsCole Caufield · 2
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