Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues on Dec 09, 2025. Final score: Boston Bruins 5, St. Louis Blues 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| Boston Bruins score | 5 |
| St. Louis Blues 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 | David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15:36 | 0.70 | 2.56 |
| 2nd | Mark Kastelic | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.97 | 2.36 |
| 3rd | Fraser Minten | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15:51 | 0.50 | 2.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:27 | STL | Robert Thomas | Pavel Buchnevich, Justin Faulk | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 12:48 | BOS | Fraser Minten | Marat Khusnutdinov, David Pastrnak | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:34 | BOS | Mark Kastelic | Sean Kuraly, Victor Soderstrom | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 04:51 | STL | Robert Thomas | Pavel Buchnevich | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 08:01 | BOS | Mark Kastelic | Sean Kuraly, Nikita Zadorov | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 11:33 | BOS | Fraser Minten | David Pastrnak, Andrew Peeke | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 18:19 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Elias Lindholm, David Pastrnak | 6v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.50 | 2.39 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 56.1% | 43.9% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 42.1% | 57.9% |
| Hits | 26 | 30 |
| Blocks | 21 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 12 | 2 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15:36 | 0.70 | 2.56 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.97 | 2.36 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15:51 | 0.50 | 2.23 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:06 | 0.05 | 1.96 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:00 | 0.01 | 1.81 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:08 | 0.24 | 1.76 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.37 | 1.34 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:16 | 0.03 | 0.94 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.21 | 0.93 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 15:55 | 0.89 | 0.78 |
| Victor Soderstrom | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:44 | 0.03 | 0.71 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.17 | 0.37 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.04 | 0.32 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:03 | 0.09 | 0.27 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.19 | 0.26 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:52 | 0.02 | -0.00 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.14 | 1.73 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:56 | 0.34 | 1.61 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.35 | 0.30 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:07 | 0.24 | 0.28 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:17 | 0.17 | 0.27 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:31 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Matt Luff | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:44 | 0.15 | 0.08 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:55 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:29 | 0.50 | -0.20 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:29 | 0.03 | -0.25 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Aleksanteri Kaskimaki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:35 | 0.05 | -0.39 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:05 | 0.08 | -0.51 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:58 | 0.05 | -0.81 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:49 | 0.04 | -0.89 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.03 | -0.92 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.03 | -0.94 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.23 | W |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -0.53 | L |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the St. Louis Blues 5–2 on Dec 09, 2025.
St. Louis Blues generated 2.39 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 4.5 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
David Pastrnak led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.56 on 3 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs St. Louis Blues game?
The Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5–2 on Dec 09, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 5, St. Louis Blues 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — David Pastrnak led all skaters at 2.56, on 0G, 3A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 2.39 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 4.5, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 31 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 26. High-danger chances went 18 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 of 26 (0.23 goals saved above expected); Joel Hofer stopped 26 of 30 (-0.53 goals saved above expected).