Charlottetown Islanders beat Moncton Wildcats 5:4 in the QMJHL on 2026-08-23, turning the result from their meeting just the day before. Yesterday Moncton had won 8:2 at the same venue, and today Charlottetown delivered a tighter performance. The home side took the points and ended Moncton's momentum from the previous evening.
Both clubs sit at the bottom of the table after four games, each with one win and three losses. They're level on points, and the gap between them has barely moved. What matters more than the standings is the sequence of results between these two sides.
Charlottetown's recent record shows they've been struggling: losses to Moncton, Newfoundland, and Saint John have piled up. Moncton have had mixed fortunes too, with wins against Charlottetown and Newfoundland but also heavy defeats. Yesterday's 8:2 triumph lifted their spirits.
Today's match was a different story. Charlottetown refused to go away and found their rhythm against the visitors. The scoreline tells you they were competitive, and they pushed Moncton to the limit. The hosts worked hard and didn't let the visitors settle.
Moncton came away with a loss after yesterday's victory, and the swing in fortune is notable. They had the upper hand in the first meeting and lost it in the second. The result leaves both teams searching for consistency after four matches.