The Montreal Canadiens beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 at Princess Auto Stadium on 25 October 2026, according to the NHL's official game summary. Winnipeg narrowed the gap late, but Montreal protected its lead in the outdoor game.
Fowler protects Montreal's lead
The NHL's 26 October 2026 match report describes a scoreless opening period before Lane Hutson finished Noah Dobson's cross-slot pass. Kaiden Guhle then sent a shot through traffic to extend Montreal's lead. Isak Rosen's late one-timer brought Winnipeg back into contention, leaving the Canadiens to defend a narrow advantage in the closing minutes.
Fowler was central to that defence. The NHL's 26 October 2026 recap credits him with 33 saves, while Stuart Skinner made 19 at the other end. Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis said "(Fowler) was tremendous" and acknowledged that his side had spent too much of the night defending. The difference in workload is striking: Winnipeg generated more shots but could not turn its pressure into a second goal.
SportsRivo checked the NHL's 25 October 2026 game summary against Winnipeg's match report: the Jets went 0-for-4 on the power play, including a late opportunity that did not produce an equaliser. That failure sharpened the effect of Rosen's goal. It cut the deficit but never gave the home side a way back into the contest.
An outdoor result with contrasting form
According to the NHL, 32,343 people attended the Heritage Classic on October 25, 2026 in Winnipeg. The Canadiens’ point streak is now four games. The Jets’ winless streak is now five games. The game summary says Jacob Fowler got the start for the Canadiens and Stuart Skinner got the start for the Jets. Fowler got the win as the Canadiens let up a goal with just a few minutes remaining in the third.
What the result means for both clubs
- The NHL's 26 October 2026 report puts Montreal at 6-3-2 and says the club has points in four straight games. The Heritage Classic win continues that run away from home.
- The same NHL report on 26 October 2026 puts Winnipeg at 4-4-3 after five consecutive games without a win. Rosen's goal and the late power play were not enough to stop the slide.
- Montreal's official post-match report confirms that the Canadiens next travel to St Louis to face the Blues at Enterprise Center on Tuesday. The Jets, meanwhile, have to address the scoring chances their power plays failed to convert.