Seattle Kraken at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Montréal Canadiens on Oct 14, 2025. Final score: Seattle Kraken 4, Montréal Canadiens 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Seattle Kraken score | 4 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 5 |
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 | Jared McCann | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.25 | 1.75 |
| 2nd | Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:08 | 0.06 | 1.71 |
| 3rd | Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:20 | 0.19 | 1.66 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:37 | MTL | Alex Newhook | Ivan Demidov, Alexandre Carrier | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:33 | SEA | Jaden Schwartz | Shane Wright, Vince Dunn | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:12 | MTL | Cole Caufield | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 17:52 | SEA | Jani Nyman | Tye Kartye, Frederick Gaudreau | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 01:12 | MTL | Kirby Dach | Noah Dobson, Mike Matheson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 04:48 | SEA | Jamie Oleksiak | Jared McCann, Joshua Mahura | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 07:56 | SEA | Jared McCann | Brandon Montour, Ryan Lindgren | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 17:19 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Patrik Laine, Brendan Gallagher | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 03:25 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Lane Hutson, Nick Suzuki | 3v3 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.40 | 2.46 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 51.4% | 48.6% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| Hits | 32 | 25 |
| Blocks | 17 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.25 | 1.75 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:20 | 0.19 | 1.66 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.02 | 1.55 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:31 | 0.15 | 1.39 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.09 | 1.30 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:11 | 0.04 | 1.28 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.00 | 1.17 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:39 | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:25 | 0.17 | 0.53 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:15 | 0.06 | 0.28 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.79 | 0.28 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.25 | 0.26 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:18 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:54 | 0.13 | -0.33 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.02 | -0.37 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:26 | 0.14 | -0.51 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:58 | 0.05 | -0.70 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.00 | -1.30 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:08 | 0.06 | 1.71 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:43 | 0.24 | 1.59 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.20 | 1.50 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:19 | 0.04 | 1.24 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:45 | 0.04 | 1.12 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:45 | 0.47 | 1.04 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:41 | 0.15 | 0.99 |
| Patrik Laine | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:43 | 0.19 | 0.96 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.30 | 0.96 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:48 | 0.26 | 0.65 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:14 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:12 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:04 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.04 | -0.01 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.26 | -0.18 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:00 | 0.02 | -0.67 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 17 | 22 | 77.3% | -2.54 | O |
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -1.60 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Seattle Kraken 5–4 on Oct 14, 2025, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.46 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 2.4 — Montréal Canadiens edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jared McCann led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.75 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Samuel Montembeault stopped 18 of 22, worth -1.6 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Seattle Kraken 5–4 on Oct 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 5, Seattle Kraken 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jared McCann led all skaters at 1.75, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.46 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 2.4, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 22 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 22. High-danger chances went 10 to 13.