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Jake Evans

Montreal Canadiens
C Shoots: R ⟷ 6'0" ⚖ 190 lbs 🗓 1996-06-02 📍 Toronto, ON, Canada
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
D
Verdict
Below expectation
Solid bar: 52+ pts
84-game pace
28
2G · 4A · 18 GP
Form · last 10
Heating up
6 pts (0.60/g) · season 0.33/g
Below (24)Avg (38)Solid (52)Top (72)Elite (90)

Through 18 games in 2026-2027, Jake Evans has 2 goals and 4 assists for the Montreal Canadiens, a 28-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades out as D — below expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 2G and 4A (6 points), a 0.60 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.33.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

18 GP
2 Goals
4 Assists
6 Points
+3 +/-
2 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
13 SOG
15.4 S%
15 Hits
15:23 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-202718246+320131515:23
2025-202668121224-8280758915:21
2024-202582132336+11008012415:33
2023-20248272128-124081016:01
2022-20235421719-528155014:29
2021-202272131629-5220124015:36
2020-20214731013+229055011:50
2019-202013213+10014010:21
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

36 GP 3 G 11 A 14 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Montréal Canadiens logo MTL
18 2 8 10 +11 22 0 19 1
2024-2025
Montréal Canadiens logo MTL
5 0 1 1 0 2 0 4 0
2020-2021
Montréal Canadiens logo MTL
7 1 1 2 +3 4 0 9 0
2019-2020
Montréal Canadiens logo MTL
6 0 1 1 -1 0 0 3 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

1.3 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.4 G/60 Goals per 60 min
5.9 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
27 SAtt Shot attempts
55.6% FO% Faceoff win %
0.50 TK/GV 7 TK / 14 GV
10 BLK Blocked shots
1 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

83.3% 1° Pts % 5 primary pts
50.0% Clutch 1 GWG+OTG
48s Shift Avg 344 total shifts
0.08 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.2 PEN/60 1 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 18 games this season

Consistency Score
0.75
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
3
Longest: 9 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 10 0 2 2 6 0.20
✈️ Away 8 2 2 4 7 0.50
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
18 games played 4 point games (22%) 1 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-11-11 MIN team logo MIN L 1-2 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0 14:10
2026-11-08 @ TOR team logo TOR W 4-2 0 0 0 -1 1 0 0 15:15
2026-11-06 UTA team logo UTA W 5-4 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 19:47
2026-11-04 WPJ team logo WPJ L 4-5 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 19:24
2026-10-31 PIT team logo PIT W 5-4 0 1 1 +4 1 3 0 17:40
2026-10-30 @ DAL team logo DAL W 5-2 0 1 1 +1 1 0 1 16:57
2026-10-28 @ STL team logo STL W 2-0 0 0 0 +1 0 0 1 15:24
2026-10-25 @ WPJ team logo WPJ W 2-1 0 0 0 +1 1 1 0 18:06
2026-10-24 @ CHI team logo CHI W 4-1 2 1 3 +4 2 0 0 17:12
2026-10-20 SJS team logo SJS L 3-4 0 0 0 -1 1 0 0 13:59
PUCKY COVERAGE

Jake Evans in the news

  1. Recap · Zach Bolduc's Two-Point Night Shows Montreal's Depth Is Ready for the PostseasonThe Montreal Canadiens' goaltender made 25 saves on 26 shots Thursday night at Centre Bell, posting a .962 save percentage in a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue…
  2. Recap · Toronto Just Learned What Happens When You Stop Shooting in MarchThe numbers from Monday night's 3-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens tell a story that should terrify anyone who still believes this Toronto Maple Leafs core can flip a…
  3. Recap · Montreal's Youth Movement Just Embarrassed the Kings at Their Own BuildingThe Los Angeles Kings got outshot 39-23 at home and still lost. Let that sink in for a moment. The Montreal Canadiens walked into Crypto.com Arena and delivered a…
  4. Recap · Hurricanes Perfect 5-0 in Playoff Overtime After Taking 2-1 Series LeadThe Montreal Canadiens generated 12 shots on goal in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. The Hurricanes put 38 on Jakub Dobes. That 26-shot…
  5. Recap · Carolina's Defensive Collapse: How Montreal Exploited the Hurricanes' Inability to Defend Without the PuckThe Carolina Hurricanes have built their identity on puck possession, but when the Montreal Canadiens forced them to defend in transition, that identity crumbled…
  6. Playoffs · 1993 Redux: Newhook's Double Clincher, Dahlin's Record, and the War Buffalo Will Never ForgetAlex Newhook becomes the second player in NHL history with two Game 7 series-clinching goals in one postseason. Rasmus Dahlin sets an all-time defenceman record with 5…
  7. Deep dive · Canadiens Fail to Close Out Buffalo, Give Up Seven Unanswered in 8-3 Game 6 Loss[stat-banner:78=Points|66=Assists|+36=Plus/Minus|20:44=Avg TOI/GP|137=Blocks|$950K=Cap Hit (CapWages)]
  8. Recap · Buffalo's Defensive-Zone Faceoff Execution Forced Montreal Into a Seven-Goal falter in Game 6The Buffalo Sabres controlled defensive-zone faceoffs with precision in their 8-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, using those wins to dictate transition and deny…

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Jake Evans — frequently asked

Is Jake Evans still in the NHL?
Yes. Jake Evans is on the Montreal Canadiens roster.
Is Jake Evans having a good season?
Jake Evans has 2G-4A-6P in 18 games (2026-2027), a 28-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades as D: a below-expectation pace. Over his last 10, he has 2G and 4A (6 pts).
How is Jake Evans playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Jake Evans has 2 goals and 4 assists (6 points, 0.60 per game) versus a season rate of 0.33. He is trending up.
How many goals does Jake Evans have in 2026-2027?
Jake Evans has 2 goals in 18 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Montreal Canadiens.
How many points does Jake Evans have this season?
Jake Evans has 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists) in 18 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Jake Evans on pace for?
Through 18 games in 2026-2027, Jake Evans is on pace for 28 points over the full 84-game season (6 so far).
What is Jake Evans's career high in points?
Jake Evans's career high is 36 points — 13G and 23A in 82 games in 2024-2025.
What team is Jake Evans on?
Jake Evans currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL.
Is Jake Evans playing tonight?
The Montreal Canadiens play next on November 15, 2026, at home against the Colorado Avalanche.
How old is Jake Evans?
Jake Evans is 30 years old. He was born on June 2, 1996.
Where is Jake Evans from?
Jake Evans is from Toronto, ON, Canada.
How much does Jake Evans weigh?
Jake Evans weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
What position does Jake Evans play?
Jake Evans plays center for the Montreal Canadiens.
What number does Jake Evans wear?
Jake Evans is number 71 for the Montreal Canadiens.
Does Jake Evans shoot left or right?
Jake Evans shoots right-handed.
How many career points does Jake Evans have?
Jake Evans has 158 career NHL points in 436 regular-season games.