Montréal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec 07, 2025. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 2, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 07, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 2 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 1 |
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 | Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 4 | 21:20 | 1.12 | 1.06 |
| 2nd | Scott Laughton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.33 | 0.76 |
| 3rd | Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:39 | 0.21 | 0.70 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 08:25 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Juraj Slafkovský, Ivan Demidov | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 10:28 | TOR | Scott Laughton | Nicolas Roy | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | MTL | Cole Caufield | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | TOR | Auston Matthews | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | MTL | Alexandre Texier | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.19 | 3.14 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 41.9% | 58.1% |
| Hits | 21 | 28 |
| Blocks | 11 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:20 | 1.12 | 1.06 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:39 | 0.21 | 0.70 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.58 | 0.65 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:36 | 0.19 | 0.64 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:36 | 0.21 | 0.55 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26:56 | 0.17 | 0.50 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:12 | 0.13 | 0.45 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:45 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:59 | 0.12 | 0.30 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:46 | 0.06 | 0.24 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:31 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Jared Davidson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:31 | 0.22 | 0.11 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:06 | 0.19 | 0.02 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:16 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.05 | -0.02 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:12 | 0.47 | -0.04 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:47 | 0.52 | -0.06 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Laughton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.33 | 0.76 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:30 | 0.33 | 0.65 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.15 | 0.40 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:52 | 0.45 | 0.38 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:21 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:58 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:33 | 0.17 | -0.00 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:48 | 0.88 | -0.06 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.05 | -0.11 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:58 | 0.02 | -0.14 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.07 | -0.20 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:30 | 0.22 | -0.20 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:04 | 0.01 | -0.31 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:24 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:47 | 0.32 | -0.68 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 1.45 | W |
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 33 | 34 | 97.1% | 2.53 | O |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2–1 on Dec 07, 2025, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.14 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 4.19 — Montréal Canadiens edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Cole Caufield led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.06 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 33 of 34, worth 2.53 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2–1 on Dec 07, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 2, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cole Caufield led all skaters at 1.06, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.14 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 4.19, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 34 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 23. High-danger chances went 7 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jakub Dobes stopped 22 of 23 (1.45 goals saved above expected); Dennis Hildeby stopped 33 of 34 (2.53 goals saved above expected).