Gallagher helps Canadiens start fast, beat Islanders 6-2
Brendan Gallagher had a goal and an assist in Montreal’s three-goal first period, and the Canadiens went on to a 6-2 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Montreal Canadiens
6
New York Islanders
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTL | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| NYI | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Pittsburgh Penguins | W 5-4 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Dallas Stars | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 2-0 | NHL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Winnipeg Jets | W 2-1 | NHL |
| 10/23/26 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | W 4-1 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Missed 19:51 6-2
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Missed 19:41 6-2
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Missed 18:50 6-2
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Goal 17:10 6-2
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Missed 16:56 5-2
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Goal 16:21 5-2
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Missed 16:09 5-1
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Penalty 15:55
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Penalty 15:44
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Goal 15:28 5-1
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Missed 12:44 4-1
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Missed 12:30 4-1
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Missed 8:42 4-1
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Goal 6:14 4-1
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Missed 6:01 4-0
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Missed 4:59 4-0
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Missed 3:37 4-0
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Missed 17:52 4-0
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Penalty 17:33
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Missed 16:40 4-0
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Missed 16:14 4-0
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Missed 15:30 4-0
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Goal 12:35 4-0
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Penalty 11:35
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Missed 10:11 3-0
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Missed 9:32 3-0
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Missed 8:46 3-0
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Missed 4:20 3-0
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Missed 3:04 3-0
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Goal 18:34 3-0
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Missed 18:06 2-0
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Penalty 16:16 2-0
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Penalty 16:16 2-0
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Goal 15:43 2-0
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Missed 14:53 1-0
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Goal 13:31 1-0
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Missed 9:53 0-0
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Missed 6:38 0-0
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Missed 4:49 0-0
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Missed 4:48 0-0
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Missed 4:00 0-0
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Missed 1:00 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 6-2
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Period End 20:00 6-2
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Missed 19:51 6-2
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Missed 19:41 6-2
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Hit 18:54 6-2
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Missed 18:50 6-2
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Giveaway 18:36 6-2
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Face Off 18:19 6-2
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Stoppage 18:19 6-2
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Face Off 17:56 6-2
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Stoppage 17:56 6-2
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Shot 17:56 6-2
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Shot 17:55 6-2
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Shot 17:38 6-2
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Face Off 17:10 6-2
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Goal 17:10 6-2
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Giveaway 17:08 5-2
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Hit 17:07 5-2
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Missed 16:56 5-2
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Shot 16:47 5-2
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Face Off 16:21 5-2
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Goal 16:21 5-2
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Missed 16:09 5-1
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Face Off 15:55 5-1
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Penalty 15:55
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Face Off 15:44 5-1
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Penalty 15:44
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Takeaway 15:36 5-1
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Face Off 15:28 5-1
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Goal 15:28 5-1
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Face Off 15:07 4-1
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Stoppage 15:07 4-1
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Face Off 14:59 4-1
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Stoppage 14:59 4-1
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Blocked 14:59 4-1
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Face Off 14:49 4-1
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Stoppage 14:49 4-1
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Shot 14:47 4-1
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Giveaway 14:27 4-1
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Blocked 13:18 4-1
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Team Stats
MTL
NYI
9
Blocked Shots
13
34
Hits
32
7
Takeaways
2
27
Shots
22
0
Power Play Goals
1
0
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
25.0
2
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
18
Faceoffs Won
34
34.6
Faceoff Win Percent
65.4
14
Giveaways
14
5
Total Penalties
1
13
Penalty Minutes
5
Head to Head
MTL wins series 2-0
Injuries
New York Islanders
- Ryan Pulock Out
- Matias Maccelli Injured Reserve
- Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
- Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve
- Mathew Barzal Injured Reserve
Montreal Canadiens
- Kirby Dach Day-To-Day
- Mike Matheson Out
- Sam Montembeault Injured Reserve
- Nick Suzuki Out
- Ivan Demidov Injured Reserve
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