Utah Mammoth at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Montréal Canadiens on Nov 09, 2025. Final score: Utah Mammoth 2, Montréal Canadiens 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 09, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Utah Mammoth score | 2 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 6 |
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 | Cole Caufield | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.17 | 2.25 |
| 2nd | Alex Newhook | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14:53 | 0.42 | 2.10 |
| 3rd | Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:55 | 0.25 | 1.82 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:03 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | Ian Cole, Kevin Stenlund | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:45 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | Ivan Demidov, Alexandre Carrier | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 06:02 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Michael Carcone, Jack McBain | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:44 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 13:13 | MTL | Alex Newhook | Oliver Kapanen | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 13:29 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Juraj Slafkovský, Mike Matheson | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 18:00 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Alex Newhook | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 19:23 | MTL | Kirby Dach | — | 5v5 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.38 | 3.15 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 22 | 25 |
| Blocks | 11 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.26 | 1.22 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:40 | 0.16 | 0.81 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.30 | 0.79 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:44 | 0.32 | 0.40 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:04 | 0.03 | 0.12 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:52 | 0.62 | 0.03 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:14 | 0.17 | -0.02 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:28 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Dmitri Simashev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:37 | 0.06 | -0.21 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:56 | 0.15 | -0.24 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:17 | 0.44 | -0.24 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:09 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:59 | 0.03 | -0.50 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:24 | 0.52 | -0.52 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:58 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:46 | 0.14 | -1.28 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.17 | 2.25 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14:53 | 0.42 | 2.10 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:55 | 0.25 | 1.82 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.09 | 1.82 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:03 | 0.00 | 1.77 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:18 | 0.63 | 1.72 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.36 | 1.49 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:00 | 0.05 | 1.40 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.38 | 1.25 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.01 | 1.22 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.21 | 1.13 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.03 | 0.13 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.08 | -0.19 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.01 | -0.68 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:10 | 0.16 | -0.70 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 17 | 23 | 73.9% | -3.22 | L |
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 1.12 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Utah Mammoth 6–2 on Nov 09, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.15 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 3.38 — Utah Mammoth 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.
Cole Caufield led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.25 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Samuel Montembeault stopped 25 of 27, worth 1.12 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Utah Mammoth 6–2 on Nov 09, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 6, Utah Mammoth 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cole Caufield led all skaters at 2.25, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.15 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 3.38, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 27 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 23. High-danger chances went 14 to 8.