Ottawa Senators at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Montréal Canadiens on Dec 03, 2025. Final score: Ottawa Senators 5, Montréal Canadiens 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Ottawa Senators score | 5 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 2 |
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 | Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:10 | 0.89 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:31 | 0.44 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21:01 | 0.02 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:37 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 04:01 | OTT | Fabian Zetterlund | Tyler Kleven, Jordan Spence | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:53 | OTT | Artem Zub | Brady Tkachuk, Fabian Zetterlund | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:48 | OTT | Jake Sanderson | Michael Amadio | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 06:58 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Tyler Kleven, Jordan Spence | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 08:50 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson | 5v4 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 12:43 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Tim Stützle, David Perron | 5v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.21 | 1.90 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 56.8% | 43.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| Hits | 21 | 33 |
| Blocks | 16 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:31 | 0.44 | 1.54 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21:01 | 0.02 | 1.43 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:52 | 0.00 | 1.43 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:20 | 0.51 | 1.39 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:45 | 0.96 | 0.90 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:56 | 0.23 | 0.85 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:30 | 0.30 | 0.84 |
| Artem Zub | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:02 | 0.24 | 0.80 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:55 | 0.23 | 0.69 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:32 | 0.10 | 0.59 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:15 | 0.38 | 0.30 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:25 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Kurtis MacDermid | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.25 | -0.10 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:54 | 0.43 | -0.25 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:10 | 0.89 | 1.54 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.01 | 1.28 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:03 | 0.05 | 0.99 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:34 | 0.29 | 0.75 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:14 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Florian Xhekaj | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:43 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.33 | 0.15 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:19 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:25 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:29 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:42 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:22 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.03 | W |
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 24 | 29 | 82.8% | 3.96 | L |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Montréal Canadiens 5–2 on Dec 03, 2025.
Montréal Canadiens generated 1.9 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 4.21 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nick Suzuki led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Samuel Montembeault stopped 24 of 29, worth 3.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Montréal Canadiens 5–2 on Dec 03, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 5, Montréal Canadiens 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nick Suzuki led all skaters at 1.54, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 1.9 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 4.21, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 29 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 22. High-danger chances went 16 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Linus Ullmark stopped 20 of 22 (0.03 goals saved above expected); Samuel Montembeault stopped 24 of 29 (3.96 goals saved above expected).