Calgary Flames at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov 27, 2025. Final score: Calgary Flames 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning 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 | Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:28 | 0.44 | 1.81 |
| 2nd | Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:21 | 0.02 | 1.57 |
| 3rd | Nick Paul | L | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.35 | 1.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:39 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Anthony Cirelli, Nikita Kucherov | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 01:26 | TBL | Charle-Edouard D'Astous | Nick Paul, Jake Guentzel | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 05:52 | TBL | Zemgus Girgensons | Yanni Gourde, Pontus Holmberg | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 1st 10:01 | TBL | Declan Carlile | Steven Santini, Jake Guentzel | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 01:04 | CGY | Joel Farabee | John Beecher, Yan Kuznetsov | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 14:23 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Brandon Hagel, Darren Raddysh | 5v5 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.18 | 2.89 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 51.2% | 48.8% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.1% | 54.9% |
| Hits | 25 | 13 |
| Blocks | 17 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:54 | 0.09 | 1.30 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13:21 | 0.49 | 0.99 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:13 | 0.00 | 0.76 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:39 | 0.06 | 0.65 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.18 | 0.36 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.02 | 0.29 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.25 | 0.28 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:41 | 0.06 | 0.19 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17:37 | 0.99 | 0.16 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:42 | 0.68 | 0.09 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:39 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:51 | 0.92 | 0.06 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:15 | 0.19 | -0.01 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:19 | 0.06 | -0.21 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.27 | -0.30 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.14 | -0.47 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.09 | -0.93 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:28 | 0.44 | 1.81 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:21 | 0.02 | 1.57 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.35 | 1.53 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:11 | 0.26 | 1.43 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.11 | 0.95 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:59 | 0.07 | 0.92 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:35 | 0.14 | 0.76 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:03 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.24 | 0.65 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:58 | 0.08 | 0.32 |
| Steven Santini | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:27 | 0.02 | -0.08 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:18 | 0.20 | -0.08 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:53 | 0.45 | -0.33 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:31 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.26 | -0.75 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | 0.26 | |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | -2.82 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 3.16 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Calgary Flames 5–1 on Nov 27, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.89 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 4.18 — Calgary Flames owned the better of the chances but Tampa Bay Lightning took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Nikita Kucherov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.81 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 31 of 32, worth 3.16 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Calgary Flames 5–1 on Nov 27, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 5, Calgary Flames 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Kucherov led all skaters at 1.81, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.89 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 4.18, so Calgary Flames created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 32 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 23. High-danger chances went 14 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Devin Cooley stopped 17 of 19 (0.26 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 31 of 32 (3.16 goals saved above expected).