Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins on Oct 13, 2025. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Boston Bruins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 4 |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pontus Holmberg | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:46 | 0.47 | 2.09 |
| 2nd | Anthony Cirelli | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20:43 | 0.28 | 1.89 |
| 3rd | Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.20 | 1.76 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:09 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Jake Guentzel, Gage Goncalves | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:16 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Jake Guentzel, Gage Goncalves | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 00:39 | TBL | Yanni Gourde | Pontus Holmberg, J.J. Moser | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 01:09 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | Viktor Arvidsson, Pavel Zacha | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 03:37 | TBL | Pontus Holmberg | Oliver Bjorkstrand, Max Crozier | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 05:31 | BOS | Jordan Harris | David Pastrnak | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 11:35 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | Pavel Zacha | 4v4 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.25 | 2.29 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 44.3% | 55.7% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 31.7% | 68.3% |
| Hits | 21 | 31 |
| Blocks | 14 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 9 | 6 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:46 | 0.47 | 2.09 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:43 | 0.28 | 1.89 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.20 | 1.76 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.25 | 1.63 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:34 | 0.58 | 1.51 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:11 | 0.01 | 1.45 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:23 | 0.00 | 1.45 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:46 | 0.02 | 1.38 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:10 | 0.05 | 0.96 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:57 | 0.02 | 0.90 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:10 | 0.08 | 0.37 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:03 | 0.60 | 0.19 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:01 | 0.41 | 0.19 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.07 | 0.17 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:12 | 0.05 | 0.12 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:42 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:23 | 0.17 | -0.04 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:34 | 0.03 | 1.64 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.13 | 1.22 |
| Jordan Harris | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:59 | 0.11 | 0.98 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:33 | 0.19 | 0.88 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:42 | 0.25 | 0.73 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:17 | 0.25 | 0.40 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:20 | 0.09 | 0.28 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:26 | 0.28 | 0.08 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.04 | -0.20 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.01 | -0.26 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.08 | -0.54 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:34 | 0.23 | -0.59 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:18 | 0.25 | -0.75 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:21 | 0.26 | -0.80 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:35 | 0.05 | -0.88 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:23 | 0.25 | -1.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | -0.70 | W |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 19 | 23 | 82.6% | -0.77 | L |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 4–3 on Oct 13, 2025, a one-goal game.
Boston Bruins generated 2.29 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 3.25 — Tampa Bay Lightning edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Pontus Holmberg led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.09 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Jonas Johansson stopped 30 of 33, worth -0.7 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4–3 on Oct 13, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Boston Bruins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Pontus Holmberg led all skaters at 2.09, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.29 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.25, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 23 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 33. High-danger chances went 12 to 10.