Montréal Canadiens at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Utah Mammoth on Nov 26, 2025. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 4, Utah Mammoth 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 3 |
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 | John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.01 | 2.92 |
| 2nd | Zachary Bolduc | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.33 | 2.52 |
| 3rd | Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 23:52 | 0.45 | 2.22 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:38 | MTL | Zachary Bolduc | Lane Hutson, Nick Suzuki | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:37 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Cole Caufield, Zachary Bolduc | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 09:43 | UTA | Barrett Hayton | Clayton Keller, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 11:58 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | Dylan Guenther, Logan Cooley | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 13:52 | UTA | Michael Carcone | Kevin Stenlund, John Marino | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 03:20 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Zachary Bolduc, Brendan Gallagher | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 04:47 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Oliver Kapanen, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.24 | 5.29 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 35.7% | 64.3% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 20 | 18 |
| Blocks | 18 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.33 | 2.52 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 23:52 | 0.45 | 2.22 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:50 | 0.56 | 1.21 |
| Florian Xhekaj | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:51 | 0.01 | 0.80 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.19 | 0.78 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.07 | 0.67 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.14 | 0.36 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:17 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.21 | 0.29 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:44 | 0.23 | 0.11 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:48 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.04 | -0.17 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.03 | -0.47 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:46 | 0.00 | -0.81 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:28 | 0.01 | -0.88 |
| Jared Davidson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:23 | 0.00 | -1.11 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.18 | -1.63 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.01 | 2.92 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9:45 | 0.92 | 1.72 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:59 | 0.17 | 1.35 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:43 | 0.45 | 1.27 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.05 | 1.16 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:31 | 0.29 | 1.07 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:11 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:19 | 0.12 | 0.83 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.67 | 0.82 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:56 | 0.46 | 0.80 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.04 | 0.73 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:42 | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:34 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23:09 | 0.78 | -0.00 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:42 | 0.02 | -0.09 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:05 | 0.09 | -0.14 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.07 | -0.30 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.00 | -1.33 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 2.03 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 13 | 17 | 76.5% | -1.08 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Utah Mammoth 4–3 on Nov 26, 2025, a one-goal game.
Utah Mammoth generated 5.29 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 2.24 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
John Marino led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.92 on 1 assist.
Jakub Dobes stopped 31 of 34, worth 2.03 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Utah Mammoth 4–3 on Nov 26, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Utah Mammoth 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — John Marino led all skaters at 2.92, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 5.29 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 2.24, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 17 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 34. High-danger chances went 12 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jakub Dobes stopped 31 of 34 (2.03 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 13 of 17 (-1.08 goals saved above expected).