Winnipeg hockey news: the Manitoba Moose beat the Toronto Marlies 2 to 1 in overtime at Canada Life Centre on Friday night, November 6, 2026, taking the extra point against the defending Calder Cup champions in front of the home crowd.
By Maplestime Sports Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | November 6, 2026
Sources: Sportradar live scoreboard | Last updated: November 6, 2026, 9:48 p.m. Winnipeg time
Key Takeaways
- Manitoba Moose beat Toronto Marlies 2 to 1 in overtime at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on November 6, 2026
- The Moose led 1 to 0 after the first period, Toronto tied it 1 to 1 in the second, and the third period was scoreless before Manitoba won it in overtime
- Toronto is the defending Calder Cup champion, visiting Winnipeg for its first game of the season against an opponent from outside the Central Division
- The teams meet again Saturday night at Canada Life Centre for the second game of the weekend set
How the Moose Won It
The Moose opened the scoring in the first period and took a 1 to 0 lead into the first intermission. Toronto answered in the second period with the only goal of the middle frame, and the teams went to the second intermission tied 1 to 1.
The third period produced no goals, and neither side found the winner in regulation. Manitoba settled it in overtime, scoring the only goal of the extra frame to take the 2 to 1 win and the extra point at home.
The goal scorers and the goaltending numbers were not confirmed in the live scoreboard at the time of publishing, and no official Moose recap had been posted yet. Maplestime will confirm those details once the official recap is published.
Related: Manitoba Moose vs Toronto Marlies November 6 2026: Moose Tied 1 to 1 in Third Period
A Tight Night Against the Champions
Toronto arrived in Winnipeg as the team that lifted the Calder Cup last season, and this was the Marlies first game of the season against a team from outside the Central Division. The Moose made sure the champions did not leave with both points.
Brad Lambert is back with Manitoba after clearing waivers on November 4, and the Moose keep building around young players pushing for a look with the Jets. The parent club gave Winnipeg a lift on Thursday night, beating the Vancouver Canucks 6 to 2 at the same building for its second straight win.
A low scoring game against the defending champions is exactly the kind of result that tells the Moose where they stand early in the season. They bent in the second period, held firm through a scoreless third, and found the goal that mattered in overtime.
What Comes Next
The Moose and the Marlies meet again Saturday night at Canada Life Centre for the second game of the weekend set. A second straight win over Toronto would give Manitoba a sweep of the defending champions on home ice, and it would keep the good feeling from the Jets win on Thursday rolling through the weekend in Winnipeg.
Maplestime will provide updates from the Manitoba Moose and Toronto Marlies series as the rematch approaches on Saturday.
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