Montreal Canadiens NHL EDGE Stats
2026-27 · 4-3-2 · 10 pts · 7th Atlantic
By NHL EDGE tracking, the Canadiens rank 4th in bursts of 20-22 mph (259) and 6th in offensive-zone time (42.7%).
| Stat | Value | NHL rank | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive-zone time | 42.7% | 6th | 41.1% (14th) |
| Defensive-zone time (lower is better) | 39.9% | 8th | 41.4% (20th) |
| Top skating speed | 23.1 mph | 16th | 23.6 mph (19th) |
| Bursts over 22 mph | 7 | 24th | 100 (9th) |
| Bursts of 20-22 mph | 259 | 4th | 2042 (5th) |
| Distance skated per 60 | 9.24 mi | 13th | 9.11 mi (20th) |
| Hardest shot | 94.0 mph | 21st | 100.6 mph (11th) |
| Average shot speed | 61.7 mph | 7th | 58.1 mph (18th) |
| High-danger shots on goal | 61 | 26th | 602 (26th) |
| Shot attempt differential per game | +3.3 | 8th | -1.5 (22nd) |
Ranks are NHL EDGE's own, 1 = most (for defensive-zone time, 1 = the most time in the defensive zone). Regular season.
Zone time by strength
| Stat | Value | NHL rank | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive zone, even strength | 42.9% | 4th | 41.0% (13th) |
| Neutral zone, even strength | 18.0% | 29th | 17.7% (32nd) |
| Defensive zone, even strength | 39.1% | 7th | 41.3% (22nd) |
| Offensive zone, power play | 59.9% | 7th | 58.8% (20th) |
| Defensive zone, penalty kill | 57.2% | 17th | 57.1% (6th) |
Skating speed by position
| Stat | Value | NHL rank | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forwards: top speed | 23.1 mph | 13th | 23.6 mph (18th) |
| Forwards: bursts over 22 mph | 6 | 21st | 87 (11th) |
| Forwards: bursts of 20-22 mph | 216 | 5th | 1662 (5th) |
| Defense: top speed | 22.2 mph | 16th | 23.0 mph (24th) |
| Defense: bursts of 20-22 mph | 43 | 10th | 380 (7th) |
| Defense: bursts of 18-20 mph | 236 | 10th | 1855 (14th) |
Distance skated per 60 minutes
| Stat | Value | NHL rank | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All situations | 9.24 mi/60 | 13th | 9.11 mi/60 (20th) |
| Even strength | 9.54 mi/60 | 7th | 9.32 mi/60 (19th) |
| Power play | 8.34 mi/60 | 22nd | 8.41 mi/60 (15th) |
| Penalty kill | 7.26 mi/60 | 28th | — |
| Forwards | 9.67 mi/60 | 17th | 9.52 mi/60 (22nd) |
| Defense | 8.57 mi/60 | 14th | 8.47 mi/60 (18th) |
Shots and goals by location
| Stat | Value | NHL rank | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High danger: shots on goal | 61 | 26th | 602 (26th) |
| High danger: goals | 13 | 18th | 117 (23rd) |
| High danger: shooting % | 21.3% | 11th | 19.4% (17th) |
| Mid range: shots on goal | 78 | 13th | 638 (17th) |
| Long range: shots on goal | 52 | 11th | 378 (32nd) |
Fastest skaters and hardest shots, 2026-27
Top skating speeds
Juraj SlafkovskýMTL · DET at MTL, Oct 1023.1 mph
Josh AndersonMTL · SJS at MTL, Oct 2022.5 mph
Zachary BolducMTL · CAR at MTL, Oct 622.4 mph
Alex NewhookMTL · SJS at MTL, Oct 2022.3 mph
Arber XhekajMTL · BUF at MTL, Oct 1322.2 mph
Hardest shots
Mike MathesonMTL · MTL at TOR, Sep 2994.0 mph- Arber XhekajMTL · BUF at MTL, Oct 1392.5 mph
- Mike MathesonMTL · MTL at PIT, Oct 392.3 mph
- Juraj SlafkovskýMTL · MTL at TOR, Sep 2991.5 mph
- Mike MathesonMTL · DET at MTL, Oct 1088.8 mph
NHL EDGE puck and player tracking for the Montreal Canadiens in 2026-27: how much of the game they spend in each zone, how fast and how far they skate, and how hard and from where they shoot, ranked against the other 31 teams.
How the Canadiens compare with every team at once: the fastest NHL teams, ranked by 22+ mph bursts per game, with shot speed and zone time.
What NHL EDGE measures
NHL EDGE is the league's puck and player tracking. Zone time is the share of the game the puck spends in each zone (Montreal Canadiens: 42.7% in the offensive zone, 6th in the NHL in 2026-27). Speed bursts count every time a skater passes 20 or 22 mph, distance is miles skated per 60 minutes, and shot speed comes from the puck sensor.
Zone time and shot volume settle within a few weeks and track a team's shot share closely. Top speed and the hardest shot are single moments, so they say more about one player than about the team. Burst counts grow with games played, so compare them late in the season or per game.
Offensive-zone time is the most useful number here: teams that live in the offensive zone keep out-shooting opponents. For fantasy, it lifts every skater's shot volume; for betting, it is already part of what the market sees in shot share, so it is context rather than an edge.
Montreal Canadiens NHL EDGE FAQ
How much time do the Montreal Canadiens spend in the offensive zone?
The Montreal Canadiens spend 42.7% of the game in the offensive zone in 2026-27, 6th in the NHL by NHL EDGE tracking.
How fast are the Montreal Canadiens?
Their top skating speed this season is 23.1 mph (16th), with 7 bursts over 22 mph (24th).
Who has the hardest shot on the Montreal Canadiens?
The Montreal Canadiens hardest shot is 94.0 mph (21st in the NHL); the list of their hardest shots and fastest skaters is below.