Anaheim Ducks improved to 37-27-3 and 4 points after a 4-3 result, while the Montreal Canadiens moved to 36-20-10 and 3 points at the Bell Centre.
First period
The Anaheim Ducks opened the scoring with 1 goal in the first period while holding the Montreal Canadiens to 0 goals.
The Ducks generated 28 shots in the game and finished with 17 hits, and the Habs answered with 30 shots and 14 hits.
Second period
The Ducks scored 2 times in the second period, and the Canadiens produced 3 goals in the same period to keep the game even at even strength.
Anaheim Ducks post-match stats showed 8 giveaways for the Ducks compared with 19 giveaways for the Habs, and Montreal also finished with 7 takeaways to Anaheim’s 3 takeaways.
The Ducks went 0 for 1 on the power play while the Canadiens went 0 for 4, and Anaheim’s penalty kill turned aside all 5 Montreal power-play shots.
Third period
The Ducks scored 1 goal in the third period while the Canadiens were held to 0, and Anaheim’s even-strength attack finished with 4 goals.
Leo Carlsson was credited with 2 goals and 1 assist, and
Troy Terry added 1 goal and 2 assists as Anaheim claimed the winning goal.
Lukas Dostal logged 27 saves on 30 shots against, including 5 shorthanded saves, as the Ducks closed out the road result.
The Canadiens’ push included 3 even-strength goals and a 53 percent faceoff rate, while the Ducks finished at 47 percent on draws.
Anaheim Ducks final whistle reaction centered on the road execution that featured 22 blocked shot attempts and 15 blocked shots while Montreal recorded 17 blocked shot attempts and 20 blocked shots.
Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens final thoughts also pointed to discipline, with the Ducks taking 5 minor penalties for 10 penalty minutes and the Habs taking 2 minor penalties for 4 penalty minutes.
post-game thoughts Anaheim Ducks now turn to the next broadcast on 03/18/2026 at 10:00 PM EDT as the Philadelphia Flyers visit the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, with viewing on ESPN+, NBCS-PH, KCOP-TV, and Victory+.
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