Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins on Oct 21, 2025. Final score: Florida Panthers 4, Boston Bruins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Florida Panthers 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 | Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.10 | 1.70 |
| 2nd | Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:07 | 0.10 | 1.47 |
| 3rd | Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23:54 | 0.00 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:01 | FLA | Mackie Samoskevich | Brad Marchand, Anton Lundell | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:01 | FLA | A.J. Greer | Jonah Gadjovich | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 02:46 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Casey Mittelstadt, Viktor Arvidsson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 04:46 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | David Pastrnak, Pavel Zacha | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 09:58 | FLA | Eetu Luostarinen | Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:29 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | Casey Mittelstadt, David Pastrnak | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 19:34 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Sam Bennett, Gustav Forsling | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.23 | 2.78 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 41.1% | 58.9% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 2/5 |
| Faceoff % | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| Hits | 26 | 23 |
| Blocks | 16 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 11 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:54 | 0.00 | 1.34 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:37 | 0.00 | 1.25 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.58 | 1.25 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:44 | 1.12 | 1.22 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:14 | 0.64 | 1.14 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.19 | 1.13 |
| Jonah Gadjovich | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:21 | 0.01 | 0.99 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.21 | 0.93 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5:50 | 0.14 | 0.76 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:43 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.23 | 0.25 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.27 | 0.22 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:56 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:58 | 0.02 | -0.11 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:45 | 0.01 | -0.18 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:27 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:30 | 0.16 | -0.59 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.10 | 1.70 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:07 | 0.10 | 1.47 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.02 | 1.24 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:25 | 0.13 | 1.02 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23:05 | 0.26 | 0.94 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:09 | 0.05 | 0.83 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:46 | 0.24 | 0.75 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:10 | 0.52 | 0.58 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:16 | 0.47 | 0.47 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:07 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.05 | -0.27 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:09 | 0.21 | -0.31 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:50 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Jordan Harris | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:20 | 0.03 | -0.71 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:30 | 0.15 | -0.84 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 0.42 | W |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 19 | 23 | 82.6% | -0.68 | L |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins 4–3 on Oct 21, 2025, a one-goal game.
Boston Bruins generated 2.78 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.23 — Florida Panthers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Casey Mittelstadt led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.7 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 4–3 on Oct 21, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 4, Boston Bruins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Casey Mittelstadt led all skaters at 1.7, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.78 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.23, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 23 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 31. High-danger chances went 12 to 13.