Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec 17, 2025. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 2, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 3 |
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 | 1 | 1 | 20:30 | 0.12 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | William Nylander | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.06 | 1.23 |
| 3rd | Dakota Joshua | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13:14 | 0.35 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:21 | CHI | Wyatt Kaiser | Dominic Toninato | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:58 | CHI | Jason Dickinson | Ilya Mikheyev, Louis Crevier | 5v4 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 09:59 | TOR | Oliver Ekman-Larsson | Auston Matthews, William Nylander | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 16:51 | TOR | Auston Matthews | William Nylander | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 16:59 | TOR | Dakota Joshua | Troy Stecher, Jake McCabe | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.77 | 2.17 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 45.7% | 54.3% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Hits | 15 | 29 |
| Blocks | 12 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:39 | 0.09 | 0.80 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.17 | 0.75 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:51 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:07 | 0.28 | 0.59 |
| Dominic Toninato | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:32 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:57 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:40 | 0.35 | 0.15 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:53 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:54 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:17 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:38 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:32 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:30 | 0.12 | 1.49 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.06 | 1.23 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:14 | 0.35 | 0.90 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:28 | 0.04 | 0.80 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:18 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:17 | 0.07 | 0.64 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:33 | 0.28 | 0.20 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20:52 | 0.49 | 0.15 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.24 | 0.10 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:19 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:22 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Henry Thrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:00 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:58 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -1.80 | L |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.11 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on Dec 17, 2025, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.17 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 1.77 — Toronto Maple Leafs edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Auston Matthews led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on Dec 17, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
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 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.17 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.77, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 25 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 27. High-danger chances went 8 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Knight stopped 24 of 27 (-1.8 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 23 of 25 (0.11 goals saved above expected).