Edmonton Oilers at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Montréal Canadiens on Dec 15, 2025. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 1, Montréal Canadiens 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 1 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
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 | Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:28 | 0.33 | 1.23 |
| 2nd | Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:17 | 0.02 | 1.23 |
| 3rd | Joe Veleno | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.10 | 1.00 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 02:28 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 11:58 | MTL | Joe Veleno | — | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 03:38 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 12:29 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 13:52 | MTL | Alexandre Texier | Jayden Struble | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.33 | 3.32 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 53.8% | 46.2% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 17 | 20 |
| Blocks | 12 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:52 | 0.86 | 0.90 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 29:49 | 0.30 | 0.69 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:52 | 0.47 | 0.59 |
| Max Jones | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:39 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:46 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:09 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:02 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:11 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:27 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:35 | 0.31 | -0.10 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:26 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:55 | 0.48 | -0.10 |
| Alec Regula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:28 | 0.33 | 1.23 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:17 | 0.02 | 1.23 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.10 | 1.00 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.62 | 0.85 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14:17 | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:16 | 0.23 | 0.50 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:43 | 0.42 | 0.15 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:19 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:40 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:05 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:38 | 0.46 | 0.00 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.17 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | Edmonton Oilers | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -0.94 | L |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 0.41 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4–1 on Dec 15, 2025.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.32 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 4.33 — Edmonton Oilers owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Juraj Slafkovský led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.23 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Edmonton Oilers 4–1 on Dec 15, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Edmonton Oilers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Juraj Slafkovský led all skaters at 1.23, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.32 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 4.33, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 28 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 27. High-danger chances went 12 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Calvin Pickard stopped 23 of 27 (-0.94 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 27 of 28 (0.41 goals saved above expected).