Boston Bruins at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Montréal Canadiens on Nov 16, 2025. Final score: Boston Bruins 3, Montréal Canadiens 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 2 |
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 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 20:15 | 1.04 | 2.10 |
| 2nd | Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21:05 | 0.48 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.57 | 1.25 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:38 | BOS | Marat Khusnutdinov | David Pastrnak, Nikita Zadorov | 4v4 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:12 | MTL | Jake Evans | Josh Anderson | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:00 | BOS | Mason Lohrei | Mark Kastelic, Tanner Jeannot | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 16:51 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Pavel Zacha, David Pastrnak | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 18:44 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki, Jayden Struble | 4v4 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.42 | 4.90 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 47.0% | 53.0% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/7 |
| Faceoff % | 58.9% | 41.1% |
| Hits | 27 | 27 |
| Blocks | 16 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 20:15 | 1.04 | 2.10 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:05 | 0.48 | 1.38 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.57 | 1.25 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:03 | 0.04 | 1.05 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:05 | 0.32 | 1.03 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.61 | 0.94 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:41 | 0.02 | 0.89 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.05 | 0.86 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:06 | 0.60 | 0.66 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:40 | 0.16 | 0.47 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:54 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:58 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.15 | -0.01 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:52 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.03 | -0.32 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:19 | 0.06 | -0.84 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.58 | 0.89 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:03 | 0.09 | 0.75 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:06 | 0.52 | 0.70 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:35 | 0.16 | 0.60 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:26 | 1.05 | 0.51 |
| Jake Evans | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.36 | 0.41 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:28 | 0.32 | 0.40 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:34 | 0.04 | 0.37 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:05 | 0.27 | 0.29 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:36 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:56 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:52 | 0.06 | 0.18 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:25 | 0.64 | 0.04 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:05 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Jared Davidson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7:14 | 0.22 | -0.41 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:04 | 0.02 | -0.74 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:01 | 0.20 | -1.34 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 2.04 | W |
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | 0.93 | L |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Montréal Canadiens 3–2 on Nov 16, 2025, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 4.9 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 3.42 — Montréal Canadiens 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 2.1 on 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 26 of 28, worth 2.04 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Montréal Canadiens 3–2 on Nov 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 3, Montréal Canadiens 2.
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 2.1, on 0G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 4.9 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 3.42, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 23 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 28. High-danger chances went 17 to 15.