Colorado Avalanche at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Boston Bruins on Oct 25, 2025. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 2, Boston Bruins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 2 |
| 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 | Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18:58 | 0.03 | 2.38 |
| 2nd | Artturi Lehkonen | L | 2 | 0 | 5 | 20:54 | 0.96 | 2.32 |
| 3rd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21:38 | 0.23 | 2.13 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:26 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:16 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Mason Lohrei, Casey Mittelstadt | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 14:55 | BOS | Michael Eyssimont | Tanner Jeannot, Mason Lohrei | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 19:55 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Mason Lohrei | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:40 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nathan MacKinnon, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v6 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.28 | 2.30 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 67.2% | 32.8% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Hits | 15 | 24 |
| Blocks | 7 | 34 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 20:54 | 0.96 | 2.32 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21:38 | 0.23 | 2.13 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:13 | 0.19 | 1.42 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:19 | 0.00 | 1.19 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23:32 | 0.36 | 0.43 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:59 | 0.24 | 0.32 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:33 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:01 | 0.13 | 0.26 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:46 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:47 | 0.06 | -0.11 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:36 | 0.21 | -0.13 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.40 | -0.18 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.07 | -0.19 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:24 | 0.35 | -0.28 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:53 | 0.02 | -0.34 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:17 | 0.23 | -0.35 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.05 | -0.47 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.24 | -0.62 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 18:58 | 0.03 | 2.38 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.39 | 1.31 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:13 | 0.14 | 1.23 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:53 | 0.02 | 1.04 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.13 | 0.79 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:05 | 0.52 | 0.67 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.04 | 0.66 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:11 | 0.04 | 0.38 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:40 | 0.20 | 0.38 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:33 | 0.36 | 0.35 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.08 | 0.27 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:40 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Michael Callahan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:49 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:31 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.05 | -0.39 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:15 | 0.09 | -0.61 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -1.11 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 1.56 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Oct 25, 2025, a one-goal game.
Boston Bruins generated 2.3 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 4.28 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Mason Lohrei led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.38 on 3 assists.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 31 of 33, worth 1.56 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Oct 25, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 3, Colorado Avalanche 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mason Lohrei led all skaters at 2.38, on 0G, 3A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.3 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 4.28, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 33 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 19. High-danger chances went 22 to 5.