Anaheim Ducks at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct 25, 2025. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2025 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 4 |
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 | Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 24:20 | 0.37 | 3.03 |
| 2nd | Anthony Cirelli | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 20:56 | 0.56 | 2.89 |
| 3rd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 6 | 20:54 | 0.75 | 2.61 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:10 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 04:42 | ANA | Jacob Trouba | Troy Terry, Mason McTavish | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 12:19 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 14:20 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Brandon Hagel, Victor Hedman | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 07:11 | ANA | Ryan Poehling | Ross Johnston, Drew Helleson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 08:10 | ANA | Troy Terry | Cutter Gauthier, Leo Carlsson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 16:45 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman | 5v4 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 40 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.01 | 5.03 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Hits | 14 | 21 |
| Blocks | 17 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 5 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Terry | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:49 | 0.48 | 2.05 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 18:01 | 0.34 | 1.28 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:20 | 0.11 | 0.89 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 27:31 | 0.31 | 0.88 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:25 | 0.33 | 0.70 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:30 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.03 | 0.38 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:57 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6:07 | 0.32 | 0.04 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.25 | -0.11 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:26 | 0.08 | -0.37 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:19 | 0.49 | -0.40 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27:26 | 0.11 | -0.72 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:22 | 0.00 | -0.82 |
| Sam Colangelo | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.00 | -0.88 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.09 | -1.11 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 24:20 | 0.37 | 3.03 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 20:56 | 0.56 | 2.89 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 20:54 | 0.75 | 2.61 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 22:28 | 1.21 | 2.29 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:58 | 0.41 | 2.23 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:48 | 1.04 | 1.07 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.01 | 0.80 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.11 | 0.26 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:35 | 0.21 | 0.04 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:31 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:46 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:43 | 0.01 | -0.08 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:18 | 0.30 | -0.12 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:45 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.02 | -0.32 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.07 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 29 | 33 | 87.9% | 0.45 | L |
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 37 | 40 | 92.5% | -0.15 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4–3 on Oct 25, 2025, a one-goal game.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 5.03 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 3.01 — Tampa Bay Lightning edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Victor Hedman led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.03 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Anaheim Ducks 4–3 on Oct 25, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Anaheim Ducks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Victor Hedman led all skaters at 3.03, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 5.03 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 3.01, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 40 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 33. High-danger chances went 12 to 19.