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 | Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 8 | 20:07 | 0.87 | 0.90 |
| 2nd | Morgan Rielly | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21:20 | 0.23 | 0.75 |
| 3rd | Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:13 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:18 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:03 | 0.50 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:02 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:51 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:12 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:48 | 0.29 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:30 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:38 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:42 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:53 | 0.48 | -0.15 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:39 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:25 | 0.09 | -1.12 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 20:07 | 0.87 | 0.90 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:20 | 0.23 | 0.75 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:43 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:15 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:00 | 0.34 | 0.20 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:17 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.30 | 0.15 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:39 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:08 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Dakota Mermis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:34 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:11 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:17 | 0.10 | -1.07 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.26 | L |
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 29 | 29 | 100.0% | 2.36 | 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.
Auston Matthews led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.9 on 1 goal, 8 shots on goal.
Dennis Hildeby stopped 29 of 29, worth 2.36 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 — Auston Matthews led all skaters at 0.9, on 1G, 0A and 8 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 (1.26 goals saved above expected); Dennis Hildeby stopped 29 of 29 (2.36 goals saved above expected).