Montreal Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center: did Cole Caufield force a shootout swing?

The Montreal Canadiens came in at 33-18-10 with 5 points and left the Honda Center with a 6-3-0 Anaheim Ducks edge in points at 35-24-3 after a 6-5 shootout game on March 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT.

First period

The Montreal Canadiens scored 2 goals in the opening period as the Habs pushed the pace early with 28 shots on goal in the game.

The Ducks answered with 2 first-period goals while finishing with 33 shots on goal as the home side kept the game level.

Second period

The Canadiens were held to 0 goals in the second period, and Montreal finished the night with 17 giveaways as Anaheim pressure created extra changes of possession.

The Ducks produced 1 second-period goal, and Anaheim finished with 4 takeaways to extend its lead into the break.

Third period

The Canadiens struck for 3 third-period goals, and Cole Caufield finished with 3 points on 2 goals and 1 assist while taking 4 shots.

Lane Hutson added 3 points on 1 goal and 2 assists, and Montreal’s attack included 1 power-play goal on 4 opportunities for a 25 percent conversion rate in this Montreal Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks recap.

Samuel Montembeault made 28 saves on 33 shots against, and Montreal delivered 21 hits to match Anaheim’s push at even strength.

The Ducks scored 2 goals in the third period, and Anaheim logged 17 hits while landing 1 power-play goal on 2 opportunities for a 50 percent rate.

Overtime

The Canadiens registered 4 overtime shots, and the extra session ended without an overtime goal on either side.

The Ducks finished overtime with 0 shots, and the game moved to a skills finish after 0 overtime goals for both teams.

Shootout

The Canadiens scored 1 shootout goal on 5 shots, and Montreal’s goaltending posted 4 shootout saves on 6 shots against.

The Ducks scored 2 shootout goals on 5 shots, and the Mighty Ducks earned the Montreal Canadiens full-time result in a shootout while the Montreal Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks scoreline review hinged on that 2-1 skills edge.

Next game

The Montreal Canadiens will be on the road against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena at 7:00 PM EDT on March 7, 2026, with ESPN+, FDSW, and KCAL carrying the broadcast for the Montreal Canadiens final whistle reaction audience.

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