The Drummondville Voltigeurs defeated the Sherbrooke Phoenix 3:1 in their QMJHL season opener on 2026-09-04. Both sides entered the contest with empty books — eight and five on the table respectively, though that tells you nothing about where they might finish. The result extends a run of mixed form for the visitors, who have won three of their last five.
And here's the thing about away wins that come early: they matter more than the scoreline suggests. The Voltigeurs had been inconsistent in their recent encounters, picking up only one victory in their previous five games. Against Sherbrooke they found their rhythm when it counted, ending a barren spell away from home.
We had called for the visitors to win, with 48 per cent confidence in our preview. That read was spot on. Drummondville showed up when needed, converting their chances against a Phoenix side that looked uncoordinated at the back.
The goal difference now sits at +2 for the away side, though with both teams at zero games played in the official standings, the table remains meaningless. What stays is the memory of how the game unfolded — Sherbrooke came out lively, but the visitors took control in the middle period.
By then the pattern was clear. Drummondville kept knocking on the door, while Sherbrooke could only manage a single reply. The visitors held their nerve through the final stages, seeing out the result without further incident.