Toronto Maple Leafs 2-4 Montreal Canadiens: Newhook double
Alex Newhook scored twice in the first period and Jacob Fowler made 26 saves as the Montreal Canadiens won 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena in the NHL.
Montreal win at Scotiabank Arena
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena on 8 November 2026 in Round 6 of the NHL 2026/2027 season. The game was effectively decided early, with Montreal building a lead the home side could not overturn.
Alex Newhook did the damage with two goals in the first period, sending the Canadiens into the first break 2-0 up. Montreal added another in the second period before the two sides traded goals in the third.
Key moments
Newhook's first-period double set the tone, and a scoreless second period for Toronto left them 3-0 down heading into the final frame. The Maple Leafs finally found a response in the third period, scoring twice, with William Nylander among the scorers.
Montreal answered with a goal of their own in the third to close out the 4-2 win. Jacob Fowler was a key figure at the other end, making 26 saves to keep the Toronto fightback in check.
The numbers
The period scores read P1 0-2, P2 0-1 and P3 2-1, showing how Montreal controlled the first two periods before Toronto improved late on. Newhook finished as the game's leading performer with 2 goals and 2 points.
For Toronto, Nylander had 1 goal and 1 point, while Colton Sissons recorded 1 assist. Kirby Dach chipped in with 1 assist for Montreal.
What it means
The win leaves the Montreal Canadiens 5th of 32 teams on 25 points from 17 games, with a record of 11-3-3. They have scored 61 goals and conceded 53.
The Toronto Maple Leafs drop to 19th on 18 points after 18 games, with a record of 8-8-2. They have scored 64 and conceded 60 so far this season.
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