The Montreal Canadiens secured a victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre on October 31, 2026, holding off a late comeback attempt by the visitors. The NHL regular season game saw Montreal maintain their lead through the final period despite pressure from Pittsburgh.
Defenseman Arber Xhekaj, wearing number 72 for the Canadiens, was featured prominently in the opening period action against Penguins forward Hendrix Lapierre, who wears number 22. The game marked another chapter in the regular season series between the two Eastern Conference clubs.
