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Montreal Canadiens 2026-27: Schedule, Results & Standings — The Complete Fan Guide
Second in the Atlantic Division at 9-3-3, carried by a sensational rookie goaltender and a red-hot Cole Caufield, the Montreal Canadiens are off to a 2026-27 start that has exceeded every expectation. Here is the complete guide to following them — schedule, results, standings and players to watch. Updated November 4, 2026.
The season in numbers (as of November 4, 2026)
Through 15 games, the Canadiens sit at 9 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses for 21 points — good for second place in the Atlantic Division and third in the Eastern Conference. They have scored 50 goals and allowed 47.
Tuesday night at the Bell Centre left a bitter taste: Montreal led the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 before falling 5-4 in overtime on Dylan Samberg's goal at 3:30 of the extra period. It was a first loss in six games — but also an eighth straight game with at least a point (6-0-2), keeping the Habs firmly in the playoff picture.
November schedule: upcoming games
It's a busy November with 14 games on the slate:
- Thursday, November 5, 7 p.m. ET — vs Utah Mammoth, at Bell Centre
- Saturday, November 7 — at Toronto Maple Leafs
- Tuesday, November 10 — vs Minnesota Wild, at Bell Centre
- Thursday, November 12 — at Boston Bruins
- Saturday, November 14 — vs Colorado Avalanche, at Bell Centre
- Monday, November 16 — at New York Rangers
- Wednesday, November 18 — at New Jersey Devils
- Thursday, November 19 — vs Carolina Hurricanes, at Bell Centre
- Saturday, November 21 — vs Philadelphia Flyers, at Bell Centre
- Monday, November 23 — vs Los Angeles Kings, at Bell Centre
- Wednesday, November 25 — at Colorado Avalanche
- Saturday, November 28 — at Vegas Golden Knights
- Monday, November 30 — at Utah Mammoth
Thursday's game against Utah opens a stretch of four games in six nights — a first real endurance test for this young roster.
The players carrying the Canadiens
Cole Caufield leads the attack with 10 goals — including two on Tuesday against Winnipeg, his 9th and 10th of the season, along with his first power-play goal of the year. At this pace he is tracking toward a 56-goal season. His 14 points tie him with defenseman Lane Hutson (3 goals, 11 assists), whose vision keeps dazzling.
Captain Nick Suzuki (12 points in 9 games) is sidelined with a hand injury: he missed a sixth straight game on Tuesday, ending a 546-game ironman streak — but he practiced without apparent limitation and his return looks close. In his absence, Juraj Slafkovsky (11 points) and Josh Anderson (7 goals, on pace for nearly 40) have stepped up, while young Owen Beck scored his first NHL goal.
In net, Jacob Fowler remains the story of the fall: named NHL rookie of the month for October (7-1-0, 1.84 GAA), he stopped 42 of 47 Jets shots on Tuesday despite the loss.
Strengths and watch items
Montreal scores (3.33 goals per game) and its rookie goaltender gives the team a chance to win every night. But two numbers raise eyebrows: the power play clicks at just 13% and the penalty kill at 81.7% — both below league average. And Tuesday's finish was a reminder that a young team still has to learn how to close games out: leading 4-0 with under three minutes left means nothing if focus slips.
FAQ
When do the Canadiens play this week?
Thursday, November 5 at 7 p.m. ET against Utah at Bell Centre, then Saturday, November 7 at Toronto against the Maple Leafs.
Where do the Canadiens sit in the standings?
As of November 4, 2026: second in the Atlantic Division and third in the Eastern Conference with 21 points.
Who leads the team in scoring?
Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson, tied with 14 points each, ahead of Nick Suzuki (12 points).
Is Jacob Fowler really the No. 1 goalie?
All signs say yes: NHL rookie of the month for October, he is getting the big starts and has already set franchise rookie records.
Updated November 4, 2026. Day-to-day results are also available in our Scores widget, refreshed daily.