Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Canadiens Highlights: Five Straight Wins For Exciting Habs

Check out the highlights from Saturday night's exciting match up between the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:51 AM
Canadiens Highlights: Five Straight Wins For Exciting Habs
Key Things to Know
  • The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 to extend their winning streak to five games.
  • Josh Anderson scored two goals, while Oliver Kapanen, Alexandre Texier, and Chris Kreider also scored for Montreal.
  • Forward Kirby Dach missed the game due to illness, joining injured captain Nick Suzuki on the sidelines.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Montreal Canadiens secured their fifth consecutive victory with a hard-fought 5-4 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night at the Bell Centre. Despite missing injured captain Nick Suzuki and losing Kirby Dach to illness before puck drop, Montreal rallied after Erik Karlsson's early goal. Oliver Kapanen quickly equalized, followed by goals from Josh Anderson, Alexandre Texier, and Chris Kreider to propel the Habs ahead.

Anderson netted his second goal of the night in the second period off a Lane Hutson point shot to extend Montreal's lead to 5-3. Rookie forward Owen Beck contributed an assist and won a fight against Pittsburgh's Blake Lizotte, helping seal the win ahead of Montreal's upcoming matchup against the Winnipeg Jets.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.