Boston Bruins at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Ottawa Senators on Nov 14, 2025. Final score: Boston Bruins 3, Ottawa Senators 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
| Ottawa Senators 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 | Tim Stützle | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18:52 | 1.20 | 2.34 |
| 2nd | Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.15 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.96 | 1.54 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:28 | OTT | Claude Giroux | Tim Stützle, Dylan Cozens | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:03 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Fabian Zetterlund, Ridly Greig | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 11:49 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Marat Khusnutdinov | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 01:06 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Michael Amadio, Jake Sanderson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 03:49 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Morgan Geekie, Viktor Arvidsson | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 05:15 | BOS | Mark Kastelic | Tanner Jeannot | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 14:17 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Drake Batherson, Artem Zub | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:42 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Claude Giroux, Nikolas Matinpalo | 5v6 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.26 | 2.02 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 39.6% | 60.4% |
| Hits | 30 | 26 |
| Blocks | 18 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 23 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 7 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:05 | 0.24 | 1.49 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:10 | 0.38 | 1.39 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.10 | 1.10 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.09 | 0.59 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.07 | 0.27 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:27 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:57 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:11 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:19 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:22 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:57 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:05 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:36 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:41 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stützle | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 18:52 | 1.20 | 2.34 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.15 | 1.59 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.96 | 1.54 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:16 | 0.02 | 0.94 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.07 | 0.84 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.10 | 0.80 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.08 | 0.74 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:33 | 0.12 | 0.74 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:33 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:07 | 0.02 | 0.49 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:35 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:38 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kurtis MacDermid | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:21 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -3.15 | L |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -1.79 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Boston Bruins 5–3 on Nov 14, 2025.
Ottawa Senators generated 2.02 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 1.26 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tim Stützle led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.34 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 18 of 21, worth -1.79 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 5–3 on Nov 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 5, Boston Bruins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tim Stützle led all skaters at 2.34, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 2.02 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 1.26, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 21 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 22. High-danger chances went 8 to 8.