The Maple Leafs dropped a 4-2 decision to the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, November 7, 2026, after Montreal built a three-goal lead and held off a late Toronto push.
Alex Newhook scored twice in the first period, while Jacob Fowler made 26 saves for the Canadiens.
Chris Kreider added the eventual winning goal in the second period, and Zachary Bolduc restored Montreal’s two-goal cushion on a third-period power play.
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Maple Leafs fell behind early
Newhook opened the scoring at 5:56 of the first period, converting a feed from Oliver Kapanen.
He struck again at 13:06, with Kaiden Guhle and Kirby Dach assisting on the goal that sent Montreal into the first intermission with a 2-0 advantage.
The Canadiens extended the margin at 12:57 of the second period when Kreider scored an unassisted goal.
Toronto entered the third period facing a three-goal deficit and needed an immediate response to remain within reach.
Toronto’s third-period rally falls short
William Nylander put the Maple Leafs on the board at 6:19 of the third period with a power-play goal assisted by Darren Raddysh and Auston Matthews.
Gavin McKenna brought Toronto within one at 7:14, scoring from Dakota Joshua and Colton Sissons.
The comeback ended when Bolduc scored on the power play at 12:15, with Lane Hutson and Cole Caufield recording the assists.
Fowler stopped the remaining Toronto chances to preserve the victory and finish with 26 saves on 28 shots.
Canadiens extend point streak
The win gave Montreal points in 10 consecutive games and marked the Canadiens’ seventh victory in their past eight outings.
Montreal also took a 2-0 lead in the 2026-27 season series against Toronto.
The teams are scheduled to meet twice more during the regular season, including a December 26 game in Montreal and a March 22 matchup in Toronto.
What comes next for the Maple Leafs
Toronto will have to regroup after allowing Montreal to establish control before the third-period comeback attempt.
The loss also keeps attention on the Maple Leafs’ defensive execution and puck management after turnovers helped the Canadiens create an early cushion.
For Montreal, the result continues a strong stretch built on timely scoring and steady goaltending from Fowler.
| Team | Score | Goal scorers | Goaltending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 4 | Alex Newhook (2), Chris Kreider, Zachary Bolduc | Jacob Fowler: 26 saves |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | William Nylander, Gavin McKenna | Sergei Bobrovsky: 24 saves |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Maple Leafs score against the Canadiens?
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Who scored for the Maple Leafs?
William Nylander and Gavin McKenna scored for Toronto.
Who led Montreal in scoring?
Alex Newhook scored twice for the Canadiens.
How many saves did Jacob Fowler make?
Fowler stopped 26 of 28 shots in Montreal’s victory.
What is next in the Maple Leafs-Canadiens season series?
The teams are scheduled to meet again on December 26, 2026, in Montreal, followed by another game on March 22, 2027.
Fact-Checked: Key score, scoring, goaltending and streak details were checked against the official Canadiens/NHL game recap. ([frontend.d3.nhle.com](https://frontend.d3.nhle.com/canadiens/news/topic/game-day/mtl-tor-game-recap-nov-7-2026?utm_source=openai))
Disclaimer: Game details and schedules are subject to correction if the NHL issues a subsequent official update.