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Ten Stats from the First Ten Games of 2026-27

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…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 1:56 AM
Ten Stats from the First Ten Games of 2026-27
Key Things to Know
  • Brian La Rose evaluates ten key statistics defining the Montreal Canadiens' first ten games of the 2026-27 season.
  • The Canadiens have taken a league-high 51 minor penalties and hold a league-worst -11 penalty differential.
  • Montreal improved its five-on-five expected goals percentage to 55.1%, ranking sixth in the NHL.
The Story in 60 Seconds

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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