Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec 08, 2025. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 0, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 0 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs 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 | Morgan Rielly | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21:20 | 0.24 | 1.11 |
| 2nd | Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 8 | 20:07 | 0.88 | 1.05 |
| 3rd | Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.11 | 0.98 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:26 | TOR | Morgan Rielly | Easton Cowan, John Tavares | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 19:59 | TOR | Auston Matthews | — | 5v6 | 0–2 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.04 | 2.48 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Hits | 16 | 20 |
| Blocks | 8 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:48 | 0.33 | 0.26 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:30 | 0.03 | 0.22 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:42 | 0.04 | 0.22 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.05 | 0.18 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:18 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:38 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:51 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:02 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:03 | 0.50 | -0.08 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:53 | 0.48 | -0.15 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.01 | -0.17 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:39 | 0.01 | -0.29 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:13 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:25 | 0.09 | -0.36 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.02 | -0.42 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:12 | 0.03 | -0.48 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Rielly | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:20 | 0.24 | 1.11 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 20:07 | 0.88 | 1.05 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.11 | 0.98 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:43 | 0.07 | 0.86 |
| Dakota Mermis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:34 | 0.02 | 0.47 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:00 | 0.34 | 0.29 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.30 | 0.28 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:17 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:15 | 0.03 | 0.18 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:11 | 0.17 | 0.17 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.04 | 0.16 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:39 | 0.06 | 0.16 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:17 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:31 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:08 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.03 | L |
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 29 | 29 | 100.0% | 1.99 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2–0 on Dec 08, 2025.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.48 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 2.04 — the run of play matched the result, with Toronto Maple Leafs earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Morgan Rielly led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.11 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 29 of 29, worth 1.99 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2–0 on Dec 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Morgan Rielly led all skaters at 1.11, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.48 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.04, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 29 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 25. High-danger chances went 12 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jonas Johansson stopped 23 of 24 (1.03 goals saved above expected); Dennis Hildeby stopped 29 of 29 (1.99 goals saved above expected).