Montréal Canadiens at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov 17, 2025. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 3 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets 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 | Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25:42 | 0.13 | 2.66 |
| 2nd | Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:11 | 0.57 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.39 | 1.26 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:58 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Mathieu Olivier, Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 04:47 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | Mike Matheson, Ivan Demidov | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 09:47 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Kirill Marchenko, Dmitri Voronkov | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 13:32 | CBJ | Dmitri Voronkov | Kirill Marchenko, Zach Werenski | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 08:28 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Lane Hutson, Jake Evans | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:41 | MTL | Lane Hutson | Noah Dobson, Cole Caufield | 5v6 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | MTL | Cole Caufield | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.21 | 1.71 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 59.6% | 40.4% |
| Hits | 17 | 15 |
| Blocks | 13 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 25:42 | 0.13 | 2.66 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:11 | 0.57 | 1.59 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.39 | 1.26 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.66 | 1.22 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:25 | 0.48 | 1.20 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:45 | 0.24 | 0.88 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:47 | 0.17 | 0.74 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29:25 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Joshua Roy | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:30 | 0.12 | 0.53 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:09 | 0.01 | 0.49 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:50 | 0.02 | 0.46 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:03 | 0.09 | 0.35 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:05 | 1.03 | 0.16 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:14 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Jared Davidson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:25 | 0.17 | 0.01 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:05 | 0.17 | -0.32 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.56 | -0.50 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:47 | 0.65 | 1.11 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:07 | 0.47 | 1.02 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 29:41 | 0.08 | 1.01 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.09 | 0.92 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.08 | 0.89 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:36 | 0.53 | 0.78 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.06 | 0.52 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:42 | 0.33 | 0.29 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:16 | 0.02 | -0.13 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:25 | 0.06 | -0.19 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:24 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.01 | -0.33 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:05 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.02 | -0.45 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:43 | 0.01 | -0.56 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:20 | 0.58 | -0.56 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.00 | -0.66 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.00 | -0.95 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.73 | O |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 0.96 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Nov 17, 2025, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.71 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 2.21 — Montréal Canadiens owned the better of the chances but Columbus Blue Jackets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Lane Hutson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.66 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 29 of 32, worth 0.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Nov 17, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Montréal Canadiens 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Lane Hutson led all skaters at 2.66, on 1G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.71 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 2.21, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 32 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 23. High-danger chances went 21 to 16.