St. Louis Blues at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Montréal Canadiens on Dec 08, 2025. Final score: St. Louis Blues 4, Montréal Canadiens 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| St. Louis Blues score | 4 |
| Montréal Canadiens 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 | Brayden Schenn | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.42 | 2.39 |
| 2nd | Dylan Holloway | L | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:16 | 0.50 | 2.33 |
| 3rd | Noah Dobson | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:56 | 0.30 | 0.99 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:57 | STL | Brayden Schenn | Cam Fowler, Dylan Holloway | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:20 | MTL | Lane Hutson | Zachary Bolduc, Jared Davidson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 19:03 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 00:26 | STL | Dylan Holloway | Brayden Schenn, Colton Parayko | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 01:05 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Robert Thomas, Justin Faulk | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 10:24 | STL | Brayden Schenn | Dylan Holloway, Mathieu Joseph | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 16:15 | MTL | Noah Dobson | Mike Matheson, Ivan Demidov | 6v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.92 | 3.46 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 39.4% | 60.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 59.3% | 40.7% |
| Hits | 34 | 14 |
| Blocks | 19 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Schenn | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.42 | 2.39 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19:16 | 0.50 | 2.33 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.22 | 0.99 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:00 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:11 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.07 | 0.64 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:37 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.13 | 0.25 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.56 | 0.20 |
| Matt Luff | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:33 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:45 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aleksanteri Kaskimaki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:56 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Dobson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:56 | 0.30 | 0.99 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 25:16 | 0.59 | 0.80 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:20 | 0.77 | 0.80 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:39 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Jared Davidson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:55 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:46 | 0.35 | 0.59 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:21 | 0.08 | 0.59 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.05 | 0.49 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:34 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:46 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:08 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:57 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:07 | 0.47 | 0.00 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:22 | 0.18 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | St. Louis Blues | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.45 | W |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 14 | 18 | 77.8% | -0.17 | L |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Dec 08, 2025, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.46 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 2.92 — Montréal Canadiens owned the better of the chances but St. Louis Blues took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Brayden Schenn led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.39 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Dec 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 4, Montréal Canadiens 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brayden Schenn led all skaters at 2.39, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.46 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 2.92, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 18 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 26. High-danger chances went 8 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jordan Binnington stopped 23 of 26 (-0.45 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 14 of 18 (-0.17 goals saved above expected).