Tampa Bay Lightning at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montréal Canadiens on Dec 10, 2025. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Montréal Canadiens 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 6 |
| Montréal Canadiens 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 | Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 1 | 0 | 5 | 23:46 | 0.20 | 2.88 |
| 2nd | Darren Raddysh | D | 2 | 0 | 3 | 24:26 | 0.11 | 2.52 |
| 3rd | Pontus Holmberg | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12:34 | 0.50 | 1.78 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:27 | TBL | Brayden Point | Jake Guentzel, Oliver Bjorkstrand | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 06:03 | TBL | Pontus Holmberg | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 17:12 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Max Crozier | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 02:43 | TBL | Charle-Edouard D'Astous | Nikita Kucherov | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 19:06 | MTL | Oliver Kapanen | Nick Suzuki, Ivan Demidov | 5v4 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 01:22 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Anthony Cirelli | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 08:41 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Brayden Point | 4v5 | 6–1 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.93 | 3.28 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 30.2% | 69.8% |
| Hits | 27 | 24 |
| Blocks | 16 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23:46 | 0.20 | 2.88 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 24:26 | 0.11 | 2.52 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:34 | 0.50 | 1.78 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:43 | 0.17 | 1.76 |
| Brayden Point | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.32 | 1.58 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.06 | 1.40 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.18 | 1.38 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14:58 | 0.74 | 1.22 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:45 | 0.02 | 1.10 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.33 | 0.97 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:54 | 0.01 | 0.75 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:28 | 0.15 | 0.63 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:49 | 0.03 | 0.62 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:26 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:13 | 0.07 | 0.21 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:14 | 0.06 | -0.07 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.05 | 0.60 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:24 | 0.52 | 0.23 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.25 | 0.07 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:45 | 0.66 | 0.03 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.20 | -0.15 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.02 | -0.24 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:04 | 0.06 | -0.26 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:24 | 0.23 | -0.34 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:02 | 0.66 | -0.47 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.41 | -0.48 |
| Jared Davidson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.13 | -0.59 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:49 | 0.01 | -0.73 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:14 | 0.11 | -0.79 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.03 | -0.80 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.03 | -0.89 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 1.84 | W |
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 10 | 13 | 76.9% | -1.53 | |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 11 | 14 | 78.6% | -1.62 | L |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montréal Canadiens 6–1 on Dec 10, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.28 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 2.93 — Montréal Canadiens owned the better of the chances but Tampa Bay Lightning took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Charle-Edouard D'Astous led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.88 on 1 goal, 5 shots on goal.
Jonas Johansson stopped 26 of 27, worth 1.84 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montréal Canadiens 6–1 on Dec 10, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Montréal Canadiens 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charle-Edouard D'Astous led all skaters at 2.88, on 1G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.28 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.93, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 27 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 27. High-danger chances went 14 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jonas Johansson stopped 26 of 27 (1.84 goals saved above expected); Samuel Montembeault stopped 10 of 13 (-1.53 goals saved above expected).