Montréal has the lead, but Winnipeg is outshooting the Canadiens 11-7 after the first period.
Montréal leads Winnipeg 2-0 after the first, despite being outshot 11-7; Jacob Fowler has stopped all 11 shots for a 1.000 save percentage. Josh Anderson and Owen Beck each have a goal on one shot and are plus-1, with no power-play goals for Montréal. Arber Xhekaj has an assist, two shots, two hits and a plus-1, while Florian Xhekaj also has an assist. Stuart Skinner has made five saves on seven shots (.714), as Winnipeg’s 11 hits to Montréal’s six show the visitors are applying pressure without finding the net.
Key Performers
Jacob Fowler (MTL): 11 saves on 11 shots, 1.000 save percentage Josh Anderson (MTL): 1 goal, 1 point, 1 shot, plus-1, 0 power-play goals Owen Beck (MTL): 1 goal, 1 point, 1 shot, plus-1, 0 power-play goals