Montréal Canadiens at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche on Nov 29, 2025. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 2, Colorado Avalanche 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 7 |
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 | Brock Nelson | C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.70 | 2.63 |
| 2nd | Gabriel Landeskog | L | 2 | 1 | 5 | 16:12 | 0.56 | 2.04 |
| 3rd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 14:49 | 0.64 | 2.03 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:32 | COL | Brock Nelson | Artturi Lehkonen, Joel Kiviranta | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:25 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Brock Nelson, Ross Colton | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 00:50 | COL | Brent Burns | Brock Nelson | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 03:55 | COL | Brock Nelson | Martin Necas, Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 08:27 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Juraj Slafkovský, Oliver Kapanen | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 19:05 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Gabriel Landeskog, Cale Makar | 4v4 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 02:51 | COL | Devon Toews | Martin Necas, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 05:10 | MTL | Lane Hutson | Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki | 4v5 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 06:52 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 5v4 | 2–7 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 7.42 | 12.57 |
| High-danger shots | 4 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 38.1% | 61.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Hits | 27 | 13 |
| Blocks | 17 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:30 | 0.57 | 0.85 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.05 | 0.79 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.28 | 0.75 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.20 | 0.69 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:43 | 0.28 | 0.59 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:32 | 0.24 | 0.49 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:53 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:09 | 0.39 | 0.10 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:10 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:46 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Florian Xhekaj | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:35 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:55 | 0.30 | -0.25 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.70 | 2.63 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 16:12 | 0.56 | 2.04 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 14:49 | 0.64 | 2.03 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18:06 | 0.69 | 1.82 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:14 | 0.07 | 1.43 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:57 | 0.11 | 0.84 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:09 | 0.14 | 0.74 |
| Brent Burns | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:11 | 1.32 | 0.65 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:14 | 0.52 | 0.64 |
| Devon Toews | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:36 | 0.30 | 0.60 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| Ivan Ivan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:23 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:51 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.42 | 0.05 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.24 | 0.00 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.33 | -0.05 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:02 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 29 | 36 | 80.6% | -2.99 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.59 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Montréal Canadiens 7–2 on Nov 29, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Colorado Avalanche generated 12.57 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 7.42 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brock Nelson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.63 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 21 of 23, worth 0.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Montréal Canadiens 7–2 on Nov 29, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 7, Montréal Canadiens 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brock Nelson led all skaters at 2.63, on 2G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 12.57 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 7.42, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 23 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 36. High-danger chances went 4 to 14.