The Habs are now ten games into the 2026-27 and are off to a decent start, with 12 points to show for it despite a long injury list. Here are ten stats from those first ten outings. Some are good…
Brian La Rose examines ten notable statistics from the Montreal Canadiens' first ten games of the 2026-27 season. Despite coping with injuries, Montreal secured 12 points, placing them on a 101-point pace. Key improvements include a fifth-ranked 55.1% five-on-five expected goals percentage and Alex Newhook posting a 59.1% faceoff success rate.
However, La Rose highlights areas of concern, including a league-high 51 minor penalties taken and a -11 penalty differential. Furthermore, the power play conversion rate dropped to 13.8%, and goaltender Jakub Dobes experienced a .093 drop in save percentage compared to the previous year.
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