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Game Points: Habs’ PK holds off a late Leafs surge for a 4-2 win

The Habs carried a three-goal lead into the third period in Toronto on Saturday night. They came out sluggish and looked to be close to blowing it, but a late power play goal from Zach Bolduc restored the multi-goal cushion…

By Tom Haapanen · Habs World

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:59 AM

Key Things to Know

Montreal defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 after withstanding a late surge and penalty kill.
Alex Newhook scored twice in the first period to give Montreal an early two-goal lead.
Chris Kreider scored on a breakaway before Zachary Bolduc added a third-period power-play goal.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Montreal Canadiens secured a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, surviving late Toronto pressure. Alex Newhook scored twice in the opening period to give Montreal an early advantage, followed by a breakaway goal from Chris Kreider in the second period. Goaltender Jacob Fowler made 26 saves on 28 shots to backstop Montreal's road win.

Toronto responded with goals from William Nylander and Gavin McKenna to narrow the deficit to one. Zachary Bolduc restored Montreal's two-goal cushion on the power play before the Canadiens successfully killed off a late four-minute high-sticking penalty assessed to Juraj Slafkovsky to finish the game.

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Game Points: Habs’ PK holds off a late Leafs surge for a 4-2 win

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