Philadelphia Flyers at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Montréal Canadiens on Dec 17, 2025. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 4, Montréal Canadiens 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 4 |
| 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 | Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19:18 | 0.34 | 1.30 |
| 2nd | Travis Konecny | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:50 | 0.41 | 1.20 |
| 3rd | Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.02 | 1.14 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:00 | MTL | Alexandre Texier | Jake Evans, Josh Anderson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:39 | PHI | Carl Grundstrom | Owen Tippett, Sean Couturier | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 06:26 | PHI | Trevor Zegras | Travis Konecny, Emil Andrae | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 19:10 | PHI | Bobby Brink | Matvei Michkov | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 18:25 | PHI | Travis Konecny | Christian Dvorak, Sean Couturier | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.94 | 2.55 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 40.6% | 59.4% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 67.2% | 32.8% |
| Hits | 23 | 21 |
| Blocks | 13 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 8 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 2 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19:18 | 0.34 | 1.30 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:50 | 0.41 | 1.20 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:38 | 0.16 | 1.12 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:55 | 0.30 | 1.06 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.20 | 1.04 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:20 | 0.06 | 0.98 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.26 | 0.79 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.02 | 0.72 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:48 | 0.01 | 0.57 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.17 | 0.55 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.17 | 0.42 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:16 | 0.02 | 0.23 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.01 | 0.06 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:31 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:18 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.02 | -1.09 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.02 | 1.14 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:24 | 0.34 | 1.12 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.12 | 0.89 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:06 | 0.10 | 0.44 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:33 | 0.46 | 0.43 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:06 | 0.18 | 0.33 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:24 | 0.02 | 0.32 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:58 | 0.15 | 0.29 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:22 | 0.01 | 0.19 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:42 | 0.35 | 0.17 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:21 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:02 | 0.20 | -0.27 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.05 | -0.52 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.31 | -0.59 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.16 | -0.73 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 1.48 | W |
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -1.33 | L |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montréal Canadiens 4–1 on Dec 17, 2025.
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.55 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 1.94 — Montréal Canadiens owned the better of the chances but Philadelphia Flyers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Sean Couturier led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.3 on 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Dan Vladar stopped 21 of 22, worth 1.48 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montréal Canadiens 4–1 on Dec 17, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 4, Montréal Canadiens 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sean Couturier led all skaters at 1.3, on 0G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 2.55 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 1.94, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 21 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 22. High-danger chances went 11 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 21 of 22 (1.48 goals saved above expected); Jacob Fowler stopped 17 of 20 (-1.33 goals saved above expected).