Montréal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils on Nov 07, 2025. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 3, New Jersey Devils 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils 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 | Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27:16 | 0.00 | 1.67 |
| 2nd | Ondrej Palat | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.32 | 1.53 |
| 3rd | Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:59 | 0.10 | 1.41 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:53 | NJD | Cody Glass | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 02:59 | MTL | Kirby Dach | Noah Dobson, Mike Matheson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 08:05 | NJD | Ondrej Palat | Jack Hughes, Simon Nemec | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 00:59 | MTL | Jake Evans | Josh Anderson, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 10:33 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | Alex Newhook | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:53 | NJD | Timo Meier | Dawson Mercer, Jack Hughes | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 01:33 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | — | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.68 | 3.07 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 41.2% | 58.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 56.8% | 43.2% |
| Hits | 14 | 19 |
| Blocks | 21 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27:16 | 0.00 | 1.67 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:59 | 0.10 | 1.41 |
| Jake Evans | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.03 | 1.34 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.31 | 0.96 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:37 | 0.07 | 0.84 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.04 | 0.76 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:11 | 0.30 | 0.75 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:11 | 0.15 | 0.26 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:30 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:44 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:08 | 0.05 | -0.09 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.06 | -0.16 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.08 | -0.32 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:35 | 0.56 | -0.45 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:52 | 0.11 | -0.52 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:08 | 0.41 | -0.57 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:54 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:01 | 0.08 | -0.85 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondrej Palat | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.32 | 1.53 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.02 | 1.23 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 24:27 | 0.35 | 1.19 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.18 | 1.08 |
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:30 | 0.14 | 1.07 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:50 | 0.47 | 1.00 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:51 | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.18 | 0.57 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:06 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:04 | 0.28 | 0.26 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:30 | 0.61 | 0.22 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:44 | 0.01 | 0.12 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:49 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:56 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:53 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:09 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.04 | -0.40 |
| Dennis Cholowski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -0.71 | O |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -0.63 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Nov 07, 2025, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.07 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 2.68 — New Jersey Devils edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mike Matheson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.67 on 1 assist.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 16 of 19, worth -0.63 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Nov 07, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 4, Montréal Canadiens 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mike Matheson led all skaters at 1.67, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.07 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 2.68, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 19 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 28. High-danger chances went 10 to 11.