Montréal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Vancouver Canucks on Oct 25, 2025. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 4, Vancouver Canucks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2025 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25:33 | 0.00 | 2.65 |
| 2nd | Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.32 | 2.63 |
| 3rd | Elias Pettersson | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:47 | 0.68 | 2.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:42 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Filip Hronek, Conor Garland | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 06:43 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 15:03 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Ivan Demidov, Juraj Slafkovský | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 01:50 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Ivan Demidov, Lane Hutson | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 08:19 | MTL | Mike Matheson | Alexandre Carrier, Zachary Bolduc | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 11:09 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Alexandre Carrier, Oliver Kapanen | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 16:13 | VAN | Conor Garland | Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes | 6v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.88 | 3.50 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 46.0% | 54.0% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 62.3% | 37.7% |
| Hits | 16 | 20 |
| Blocks | 17 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 3 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.32 | 2.63 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:24 | 0.09 | 2.31 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:57 | 0.03 | 1.49 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:59 | 0.34 | 1.19 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 27:23 | 0.09 | 1.05 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:40 | 0.31 | 0.81 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.34 | 0.64 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:11 | 0.39 | 0.56 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:52 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:53 | 0.42 | 0.39 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:22 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:37 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:18 | 0.03 | -0.14 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:50 | 0.01 | -0.38 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:17 | 0.23 | -0.66 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.28 | -1.12 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:45 | 0.04 | -1.84 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:33 | 0.00 | 2.65 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 21:47 | 0.68 | 2.35 |
| Conor Garland | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:13 | 0.26 | 1.84 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 26:25 | 0.05 | 1.55 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:11 | 0.52 | 1.38 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.05 | 1.17 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:04 | 0.03 | 1.02 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.12 | 0.46 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:01 | 0.30 | 0.37 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:17 | 0.08 | 0.03 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:52 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6:38 | 0.46 | -0.01 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:39 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:55 | 0.12 | -0.96 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.07 | -0.97 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.08 | -1.08 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:38 | 0.07 | -1.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 1.10 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -0.59 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4–3 on Oct 25, 2025, a one-goal game.
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.5 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 2.88 — Vancouver Canucks owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Filip Hronek led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.65 on 1 assist.
Jakub Dobes stopped 28 of 31, worth 1.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–3 on Oct 25, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Vancouver Canucks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Filip Hronek led all skaters at 2.65, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.5 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 2.88, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 24 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 31. High-danger chances went 11 to 17.