Ottawa Senators at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Montréal Canadiens on Nov 01, 2025. Final score: Ottawa Senators 3, Montréal Canadiens 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 01, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
| Montréal Canadiens 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 | Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:40 | 0.26 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:55 | 0.38 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.05 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:05 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:25 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 11:53 | OTT | Drake Batherson | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 19:49 | OTT | Michael Amadio | Shane Pinto, Artem Zub | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 12:27 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Drake Batherson, Tyler Kleven | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 17:37 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Lane Hutson, Mike Matheson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 01:40 | MTL | Alex Newhook | — | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.06 | 3.70 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 57.7% | 42.3% |
| Hits | 27 | 27 |
| Blocks | 12 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 7 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:40 | 0.26 | 1.39 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.21 | 0.85 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:01 | 0.25 | 0.84 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:45 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:05 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.12 | 0.22 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:52 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:08 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.37 | -0.05 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Kurtis MacDermid | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:04 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:01 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:55 | 0.38 | 1.39 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.05 | 1.38 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:02 | 0.10 | 0.94 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:51 | 0.69 | 0.90 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:03 | 0.38 | 0.85 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.93 | 0.80 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:47 | 0.16 | 0.69 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:41 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:28 | 0.36 | 0.20 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:32 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:18 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.61 | 0.05 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:14 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.03 | -0.32 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:00 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -1.95 | O |
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 14 | 17 | 82.4% | -1.39 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–3 on Nov 01, 2025, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.7 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.06 — Montréal Canadiens edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Drake Batherson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Samuel Montembeault stopped 14 of 17, worth -1.39 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 4–3 on Nov 01, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Ottawa Senators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Drake Batherson led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.7 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.06, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 17 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 27. High-danger chances went 11 to 8.