NHL · Final Recap
Winnipeg Snaps Montréal’s Five-Game Streak in 5–4 Thriller
November 4, 2026 · 3:06 AM
The Jets ended Montréal’s five-game winning run by outlasting the Canadiens 5–4 despite a two-goal power-play night from Cole Caufield.
Winnipeg beat Montréal 5–4 on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET—earlier today—snapping the Canadiens’ five-game winning streak. Kyle Connor led the Jets with two goals, no assists, eight shots, a plus-one and one power-play goal, while Morgan Barron had one goal, one assist, two points, six shots and a plus-two. Tyrel Bauer added a goal and an assist, finished plus-two and recorded two hits on two shots. Cole Caufield scored twice on the power play for Montréal, finishing with two goals, four shots and an even plus-minus; Juraj Slafkovský added two assists. Jacob Fowler stopped 42 of 46 shots for a .913 save percentage, while Stuart Skinner made 17 saves on 21 shots for a .810 mark. Winnipeg generated 46 shots to Montréal’s 21 and won despite the Canadiens’ 2–1 edge in power-play goals.
Key Performers
Kyle Connor, WPG: 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 8 shots, +1, 1 PPG, 0 hits. Cole Caufield, MTL: 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 4 shots, even, 2 PPG, 0 hits. Goalies: Jacob Fowler 42 saves on 46 shots (.913); Stuart Skinner 17 on 21 (.810).
Standings Impact
The win moves Winnipeg from 4–8–3 to 5–8–3 and snaps its nine-game losing streak. Montréal falls from 9–3–2 to 9–4–2, ending its five-game run.
DYMA Insight
Winnipeg’s 46–21 shot advantage proved decisive, even with Fowler posting the stronger save percentage. Montréal converted twice on the power play, but the Jets’ sustained volume carried the 5–4 result.