Montreal Canadiens 3-2-1 · 7 PTS Canadiens vs Penguins
MTL lead all-time 142-93-23 · 258 meetings since 1967
Next meeting: October 31, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins 3-3-1 · 7 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2026-2027 Season Series
PIT lead 1-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | MTL @ PIT | 5-6 | PIT | OT/SO |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Meetings
The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 8 of the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 2023-12-13 | 2023-2024 | PIT @ MTL | 4-3 | PIT |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
2MTL wins
8PIT wins
10Games
2OT/SO games
28-41Goals (MTL-PIT)
6.9Goals/game
| Season | GP | MTL W | PIT W | MTL goals | PIT goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 |
Pittsburgh Penguins have won 2 straight meetings.
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
142MTL wins
93PIT wins
23Ties
258Games
944-761Goals (MTL-PIT)
First meeting: October 11, 1967 — MTL 2, PIT 1.
| Decade | GP | MTL W | PIT W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 31 | 11 | 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 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
 Rickard Rakell | PIT | 8 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
 Nick Suzuki | MTL | 10 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
 Kris Letang | PIT | 10 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
 Erik Karlsson | PIT | 10 | 1 | 9 | 10 |
 Evgeni Malkin | PIT | 7 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2026 | 2026-2027 | PIT @ MTL | Montreal |
| 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 142-93-23 across 258 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 October 31, 2026 in Montreal.
- Who won the last Canadiens vs Penguins game?
- The Pittsburgh Penguins won the most recent meeting 6-5 in overtime, on October 3, 2026.
- Who has won the last 10 meetings between the Canadiens and Penguins?
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 8 of the last 10 meetings. The most recent was on October 3, 2026: MTL 5, PIT 6.
- What is the Canadiens' record against the Penguins?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Montreal Canadiens are 2-8 against the Pittsburgh Penguins across 10 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 41-28 along the way.
- Who leads the 2026-2027 season series between the Canadiens and Penguins?
- The Pittsburgh Penguins lead the 2026-2027 season series 1-0 through 1 games.
- Who has the most points in Canadiens vs Penguins games?
- Sidney Crosby leads all skaters with 14 points (5 goals, 9 assists) in 10 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.