Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs: Final Score and Where to Find Updates on November 8, 2026

Verified November 8, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. UTC (3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, UTC−05:00).

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, November 7. The game is final. Fans looking for the official score, statistics, and game details can open the NHL Gamecenter for Montreal at Toronto.

Alex Newhook scored twice, and Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler made 26 saves as Montreal extended its point streak to 10 games. Toronto cut a 3-0 deficit to one goal in the third period before Zachary Bolduc restored Montreal’s two-goal lead.

Destaques

• Final: Canadiens 4, Maple Leafs 2 in Toronto on November 7.
• Newhook scored twice for Montreal; William Nylander and Gavin McKenna scored for Toronto.
• The NHL Gamecenter and official game summary provide the score and detailed statistics.
• Montreal improved to 2-0 against Toronto in the 2026-27 season series.

What was the Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs score?

Montreal won 4-2 after leading 2-0 at the end of the first period and 3-0 after the second. The game started at 7:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time in Toronto (UTC−05:00) on November 7, which was 12:15 a.m. UTC on November 8, according to the NHL’s official game summary.

Newhook opened the scoring at 5:56 of the first period and added another at 13:06. Chris Kreider made it 3-0 in the second. Toronto responded in the third through Nylander on the power play and McKenna 55 seconds later. Bolduc scored a power-play goal at 12:15 of the third to make it 4-2.

Fowler stopped 26 of Toronto’s 28 shots, while Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves on 28 Montreal shots. The teams each recorded 28 shots. The NHL recap also describes how Montreal protected its lead during a late Toronto power play.

Where can I find the official score and game updates?

The most direct place to check this matchup is the NHL Gamecenter page. It identifies the teams and date, making it useful when a search result displays the game under November 8 because of a different time zone. For this completed game, look for the final status before comparing the score with another page.

For a compact record of goals, penalties, shots, and goaltending, use the NHL’s official game summary linked above. It lists the scoring events by period and identifies assists and power-play goals. The Canadiens’ game recap provides a team perspective and links to postgame material.

To follow a future game as it unfolds, start at the NHL schedule, select the date and matchup, and open its Gamecenter. Check the period and game clock alongside the score: a score shown during an intermission is different from a final result. Refresh the page if it appears stale, and allow for brief differences between services while scoring or assists are reviewed.

Who scored, and what decided the game?

Newhook’s two first-period goals gave Montreal an early cushion. Kreider extended it in the second, but Toronto turned the game into a one-goal contest early in the third. Bolduc’s response put the Canadiens ahead by two again, and Montreal finished the game withstanding a late Toronto push.

Both teams scored once on the power play. Montreal converted one of two opportunities, while Toronto converted one of four, according to the official summary. Those figures add context to the final score: Toronto had more chances with the advantage, but Montreal’s third-period power-play goal helped halt the comeback.

The result moved Montreal to 11-3-3 and Toronto to 8-8-2 at the time of the NHL recap. Montreal was 8-0-2 over its previous 10 games. Those records describe the teams immediately after this matchup and will change as they play again.

When do the Canadiens and Maple Leafs play each other again?

The Canadiens’ pregame season-series listing shows the next matchup on December 26, 2026, in Montreal, followed by another Montreal meeting on March 22, 2027. That listing was published before the November 7 game, so fans should consult the current NHL schedule for the confirmed start time and any changes before making plans. A start time for the December meeting was not verified for this article.

Montreal won the first two meetings of the season, both in Toronto: 3-2 on September 29 and 4-2 on November 7. The remaining games give Toronto a chance to narrow that season-series gap, but their outcomes are still undecided. For lineup news, broadcast information, and any schedule changes, check the league and team pages closer to game day.

FAQ

Who won the Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs game?

Montreal won 4-2 in Toronto on November 7, 2026.

Where can I see the box score?

Open the NHL Gamecenter linked above or the league’s official game summary for goals, shots, penalties, and goaltending statistics.

Is the November 7 game still live?

No. The NHL’s official game summary lists the result as final.