Utah Mammoth at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Boston Bruins on Dec 17, 2025. Final score: Utah Mammoth 1, Boston Bruins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Utah Mammoth score | 1 |
| Boston Bruins 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 | Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21:05 | 0.00 | 1.79 |
| 2nd | Morgan Geekie | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18:32 | 0.76 | 1.50 |
| 3rd | David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 5 | 19:40 | 0.18 | 1.41 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:34 | UTA | Barrett Hayton | Sean Durzi, Daniil But | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:01 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:23 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Nikita Zadorov | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 10:16 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | Pavel Zacha, Marat Khusnutdinov | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:02 | BOS | Michael Eyssimont | — | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.12 | 2.41 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Hits | 21 | 21 |
| Blocks | 10 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:10 | 0.24 | 0.60 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:30 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:26 | 0.37 | 0.34 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:52 | 0.21 | 0.33 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:02 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.17 | -0.03 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:55 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:39 | 0.28 | -0.06 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.36 | -0.06 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:14 | 0.24 | -0.07 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:19 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.27 | -0.11 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:28 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.05 | -0.30 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:04 | 0.12 | -0.39 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:30 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:20 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.07 | -0.63 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:05 | 0.00 | 1.79 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:32 | 0.76 | 1.50 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 19:40 | 0.18 | 1.41 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.26 | 1.13 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.16 | 1.12 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:05 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:36 | 0.32 | 0.79 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:19 | 0.01 | 0.68 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.13 | 0.56 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:41 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:53 | 0.22 | 0.51 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.16 | 0.48 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:22 | 0.03 | 0.33 |
| Victor Soderstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:38 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:40 | 0.02 | -0.26 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitek Vanecek | Utah Mammoth | 19 | 23 | 82.6% | -1.81 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 1.17 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Utah Mammoth 4–1 on Dec 17, 2025.
Boston Bruins generated 2.41 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.12 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nikita Zadorov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.79 on 1 assist.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 20 of 21, worth 1.17 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Utah Mammoth 4–1 on Dec 17, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, Utah Mammoth 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Zadorov led all skaters at 1.79, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.41 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.12, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 21 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 23. High-danger chances went 21 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Vitek Vanecek stopped 19 of 23 (-1.81 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 20 of 21 (1.17 goals saved above expected).