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Canadiens Extend Point Streak with Comfortable Win over Jets
Montreal Canadiens scored six goals including power-play successes to maintain their Eastern Conference wild-card lead before the Olympic break, with Kapanen joining Finland's Olympic team.
- On Feb. 4, 2026, The Canadian Press reported the Canadiens beat the Jets and held the first Eastern Conference wild‑card spot.
- Kapanen, heading to the Olympics for Finland, scored his 18th of the season on a rebound off Jet Cole Perfetti’s stick, 10 minutes after earlier goals.
- On the power play at 6:07 of the first period, Connor opened the scoring with his 25th goal, extending his five-game point streak and marking his ninth consecutive 25-goal season, second only to Auston Matthews' 10.
- Montembeault, making his first start since Jan. 24, made key saves while the Canadiens missed six attempts at an empty net before Danault scored with 14 seconds left.
- Following the second-period surge, Winnipeg, meanwhile, failed to convert on a third-period power play and had near-misses including a post, with games on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26.
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50% Center
L 33%
C 50%
R 17%
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