New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NYI | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
 MTL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
Who won: Canadiens 7-3
The Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 7-3 on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Bell Centre. The series is tied 1-1. The Canadiens outscored the Islanders 4-1 in the 3rd period. Cole Caufield led the Canadiens in goals (3). Simon Holmstrom led the Islanders in goals (1).
Team stats
NYIMTL 11Blocked Shots18
34Hits25
3Takeaways4
22Shots36
2Power Play Goals3
3Power Play Opportunities4
66.7Power Play Percentage75.0
0Short Handed Goals0
0Shootout Goals0
26Faceoffs Won26
50.0Faceoff Win Percent50.0
11Giveaways13
7Total Penalties6
30Penalty Minutes28
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