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Montreal Canadiens top Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Heritage Classic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 6:39 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Montreal Canadiens top Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Heritage Classic

Summary

The Montreal Canadiens won 2-1 against the Winnipeg Jets in the Heritage Classic held at Princess Auto Stadium on Sunday. Cole Caufield played a pivotal role, assisting on both goals scored by Lane Hutson and Kaiden Guhle. The victory marks the Canadiens' strong start to the 2026-27 NHL season, improving their record to 6-3-2. With the win, they sit fifth in the competitive Atlantic Division. Looking ahead, the Canadiens aim for a third consecutive victory against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night.

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Status Watch

•Canadiens improve to 6-3-2 in the 2026-27 NHL season.
•Caufield assists on both goals in the win over the Jets.
•Next game is against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night.
•Canadiens currently fifth in the Atlantic Division.

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6:39 AMYahoo Sports — Cole Caufield’s Canadiens claim will surely divide fans across Canada

What they're saying

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The Montreal Canadiens are having a fine start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Cole Caufield and his teammates are looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In outdoor conditions on Sunday, Caufield was a big star for the Habs against the Winnipeg Jets. The Canadiens defeated the Jets 2-1 in the Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium in […] The post Cole Caufield’s Canadiens claim will surely divide fans across Canada appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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