Toronto Maple Leafs at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montréal Canadiens on Nov 23, 2025. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Montréal Canadiens 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
| Montréal Canadiens 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 | Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 23:26 | 0.03 | 2.62 |
| 2nd | Noah Dobson | D | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20:44 | 0.12 | 2.11 |
| 3rd | Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.30 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:11 | MTL | Lane Hutson | Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:33 | MTL | Noah Dobson | Mike Matheson, Ivan Demidov | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:09 | MTL | Noah Dobson | Ivan Demidov, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 13:11 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Florian Xhekaj | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 17:19 | TOR | Oliver Ekman-Larsson | Easton Cowan, William Nylander | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 14:55 | TOR | William Nylander | Morgan Rielly, Matias Maccelli | 4v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 17:50 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Mike Matheson, Jake Evans | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.87 | 3.38 |
| High-danger shots | 4 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| Hits | 20 | 25 |
| Blocks | 14 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 8 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:21 | 0.14 | 0.96 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.10 | 0.90 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:25 | 0.21 | 0.70 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:20 | 0.03 | 0.65 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:34 | 0.12 | 0.62 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.02 | 0.46 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:03 | 0.36 | 0.42 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.03 | 0.31 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:26 | 0.05 | 0.12 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:11 | 0.14 | 0.03 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:40 | 0.14 | -0.21 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Dakota Mermis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.03 | -0.34 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:04 | 0.02 | -0.35 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:38 | 0.06 | -0.42 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.03 | -0.44 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.03 | -0.61 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:26 | 0.03 | 2.62 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:44 | 0.12 | 2.11 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.30 | 1.72 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.37 | 1.72 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:24 | 0.30 | 1.20 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.42 | 1.19 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:13 | 0.51 | 1.05 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:23 | 0.38 | 1.01 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:14 | 0.25 | 0.79 |
| Florian Xhekaj | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:48 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.26 | 0.18 |
| Jared Davidson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:52 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:48 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.36 | -0.27 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -1.80 | L |
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.51 | |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.34 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 on Nov 23, 2025.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.38 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 0.87 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mike Matheson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.62 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 3 of 3, worth 0.51 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 on Nov 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mike Matheson led all skaters at 2.62, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.38 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 0.87, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 26 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 29. High-danger chances went 4 to 10.