Montréal Canadiens at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Seattle Kraken on Oct 28, 2025. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 4, Seattle Kraken 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
| Seattle Kraken 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 | Brandon Montour | D | 2 | 1 | 4 | 25:17 | 1.29 | 2.29 |
| 2nd | Cole Caufield | R | 2 | 1 | 5 | 17:21 | 0.49 | 1.99 |
| 3rd | Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 18:46 | 0.40 | 1.82 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:25 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 17:28 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 05:55 | MTL | Alex Newhook | Kirby Dach, Noah Dobson | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 08:57 | SEA | Brandon Montour | Berkly Catton, Mason Marchment | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 15:17 | SEA | Shane Wright | Brandon Montour, Eeli Tolvanen | 4v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:17 | SEA | Brandon Montour | Vince Dunn, Jaden Schwartz | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:44 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.05 | 2.40 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Power play | 2/2 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 61.2% | 38.8% |
| Hits | 18 | 22 |
| Blocks | 15 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17:21 | 0.49 | 1.99 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18:46 | 0.40 | 1.82 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:07 | 0.10 | 1.28 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:38 | 0.67 | 0.80 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:59 | 1.09 | 0.75 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:20 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.28 | 0.64 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:34 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:05 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:30 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:22 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 25:17 | 1.29 | 2.29 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.10 | 0.79 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Shane Wright | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:41 | 0.18 | 0.70 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.13 | 0.69 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:16 | 0.05 | 0.59 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:09 | 0.49 | 0.44 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:31 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:02 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:09 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:38 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:38 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| Jani Nyman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:11 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:24 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -1.65 | W |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -2.71 | O |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Seattle Kraken 4–3 on Oct 28, 2025, a one-goal game.
Seattle Kraken generated 2.4 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 2.05 — Seattle Kraken owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Brandon Montour led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.29 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 18 of 21, worth -1.65 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Seattle Kraken 4–3 on Oct 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Seattle Kraken 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brandon Montour led all skaters at 2.29, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 2.4 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 2.05, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 21 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 21. High-danger chances went 6 to 13.