Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins on Nov 12, 2025. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 3, Boston Bruins 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 3 |
| Boston Bruins score | 5 |
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 | David Pastrnak | R | 2 | 1 | 4 | 23:45 | 1.02 | 2.33 |
| 2nd | Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 26:11 | 0.13 | 1.96 |
| 3rd | Steven Lorentz | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11:49 | 0.36 | 1.47 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:27 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:41 | TOR | Steven Lorentz | — | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 09:32 | BOS | Hampus Lindholm | Mason Lohrei, Michael Eyssimont | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 1st 17:23 | BOS | Alex Steeves | Hampus Lindholm | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 00:49 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Morgan Geekie, Charlie McAvoy | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 18:58 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Max Domi, Morgan Rielly | 4v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 03:32 | TOR | Oliver Ekman-Larsson | Nicholas Robertson, William Nylander | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 09:48 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Mark Kastelic, Tanner Jeannot | 5v4 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.73 | 4.17 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 3/6 |
| Faceoff % | 59.7% | 40.3% |
| Hits | 30 | 20 |
| Blocks | 15 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 7 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Lorentz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:49 | 0.36 | 1.47 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:22 | 0.37 | 1.37 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:19 | 0.23 | 0.93 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.12 | 0.50 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:31 | 0.05 | 0.44 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:48 | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:34 | 0.11 | 0.28 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.11 | 0.25 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 21:32 | 0.39 | 0.12 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.17 | -0.03 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:29 | 0.01 | -0.07 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:41 | 0.33 | -0.16 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:35 | 0.45 | -0.21 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 22:11 | 1.02 | -0.36 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:19 | 0.04 | -0.71 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:48 | 0.00 | -0.86 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 23:45 | 1.02 | 2.33 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26:11 | 0.13 | 1.96 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:34 | 0.08 | 1.42 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:44 | 0.06 | 1.32 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:01 | 0.11 | 1.26 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:21 | 0.31 | 1.01 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.03 | 0.91 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:08 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:16 | 0.97 | 0.78 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.01 | 0.77 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:03 | 0.14 | 0.68 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:39 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.03 | 0.34 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.19 | 0.28 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:19 | 0.79 | 0.24 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:41 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.02 | 0.13 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.26 | -0.07 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.14 | L |
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 8 | 11 | 72.7% | -0.45 | |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.65 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–3 on Nov 12, 2025.
Boston Bruins generated 4.17 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 4.73 — Toronto Maple Leafs owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
David Pastrnak led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.33 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 30 of 33, worth 0.65 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–3 on Nov 12, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — David Pastrnak led all skaters at 2.33, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 4.17 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 4.73, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 33 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 32. High-danger chances went 17 to 18.