Montreal Canadiens 9-3-3 · 21 PTS Canadiens vs Penguins
MTL lead all-time 143-93-23 · 259 meetings since 1967
Next meeting: January 10, 2027
Pittsburgh Penguins 5-8-2 · 12 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2026-2027 Season Series
Tied 1-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | MTL @ PIT | 5-6 | PIT | OT/SO |
| 2026-10-31 | PIT @ MTL | 4-5 | MTL |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Meetings
The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 7 of the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | 2026-2027 | PIT @ MTL | 4-5 | MTL | |
| 2026-10-03 | 2026-2027 | MTL @ PIT | 5-6 | PIT | OT/SO |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-2026 | MTL @ PIT | 3-4 | PIT | OT/SO |
| 2025-12-21 | 2025-2026 | PIT @ MTL | 0-4 | MTL | |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-2026 | MTL @ PIT | 4-2 | MTL | |
| 2024-12-12 | 2024-2025 | PIT @ MTL | 9-2 | PIT | |
| 2024-11-02 | 2024-2025 | MTL @ PIT | 1-3 | PIT | |
| 2024-10-14 | 2024-2025 | PIT @ MTL | 6-3 | PIT | |
| 2024-02-22 | 2023-2024 | MTL @ PIT | 1-4 | PIT | |
| 2024-01-27 | 2023-2024 | MTL @ PIT | 2-3 | PIT |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
3MTL wins
8PIT wins
11Games
2OT/SO games
33-45Goals (MTL-PIT)
7.1Goals/game
| Season | GP | MTL W | PIT W | MTL goals | PIT goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 |
Highest-scoring meeting: MTL 5, PIT 6 — October 3, 2026 (11 goals).
Most lopsided: PIT 9, MTL 2 — December 12, 2024.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1967
143MTL wins
93PIT wins
23Ties
259Games
949-765Goals (MTL-PIT)
First meeting: October 11, 1967 — MTL 2, PIT 1.
| Decade | GP | MTL W | PIT W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 32 | 12 | 20 | |
| 2010s | 38 | 17 | 21 | |
| 2000s | 37 | 21 | 14 | 2 |
| 1990s | 48 | 22 | 18 | 8 |
| 1980s | 32 | 18 | 11 | 3 |
| 1970s | 60 | 44 | 7 | 9 |
| 1960s | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Canadiens vs Penguins games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sidney Crosby | PIT | 11 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
 Rickard Rakell | PIT | 9 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
 Erik Karlsson | PIT | 11 | 2 | 11 | 13 |
 Nick Suzuki | MTL | 10 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
 Kris Letang | PIT | 11 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
 Evgeni Malkin | PIT | 8 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2027 | 2026-2027 | PIT @ MTL | Montreal |
Canadiens vs Penguins — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Canadiens and Penguins?
- The Montreal Canadiens lead the all-time series 143-93-23 across 259 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Canadiens and Penguins first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on October 11, 1967: MTL 2, PIT 1.
- When do the Canadiens play the Penguins next?
- The Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins meet next on January 10, 2027 in Montreal.
- Who won the last Canadiens vs Penguins game?
- The Montreal Canadiens won the most recent meeting 5-4, on October 31, 2026.
- Who has won the last 10 meetings between the Canadiens and Penguins?
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 7 of the last 10 meetings. The most recent was on October 31, 2026: PIT 4, MTL 5.
- What is the Canadiens' record against the Penguins?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Montreal Canadiens are 3-8 against the Pittsburgh Penguins across 11 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 45-33 along the way.
- Who leads the 2026-2027 season series between the Canadiens and Penguins?
- The 2026-2027 season series is tied 1-1 through 2 games.
- Who has the most points in Canadiens vs Penguins games?
- Sidney Crosby leads all skaters with 17 points (6 goals, 11 assists) in 11 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.