Edmonton Oilers at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins on Dec 18, 2025. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 3, Boston Bruins 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 3 |
| Boston Bruins 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 | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:05 | 0.11 | 1.66 |
| 2nd | Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:56 | 0.73 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Max Jones | L | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5:48 | 0.33 | 1.25 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:38 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:27 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Elias Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:38 | EDM | Quinn Hutson | Max Jones | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 01:41 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Darnell Nurse | 5v4 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.06 | 1.83 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.0% | 54.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 22 |
| Blocks | 19 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:05 | 0.11 | 1.66 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:56 | 0.73 | 1.64 |
| Max Jones | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:48 | 0.33 | 1.25 |
| Quinn Hutson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:26 | 0.30 | 1.06 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:50 | 0.21 | 1.00 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.03 | 0.78 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:33 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:14 | 1.17 | 0.33 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:09 | 0.05 | 0.24 |
| Riley Stillman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:22 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:09 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.04 | 0.13 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:21 | 0.29 | 0.71 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.18 | 0.66 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.19 | 0.50 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:19 | 0.25 | 0.21 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:42 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.13 | 0.04 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:04 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.02 | -0.00 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.31 | -0.05 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:32 | 0.11 | -0.09 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:10 | 0.13 | -0.11 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:33 | 0.19 | -0.14 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:07 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Victor Soderstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:28 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:10 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:13 | 0.10 | -0.56 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.16 | -0.60 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | Edmonton Oilers | 13 | 13 | 100.0% | 0.98 | |
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 12 | 13 | 92.3% | -0.16 | W |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.47 | L |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Boston Bruins 3–1 on Dec 18, 2025.
Boston Bruins generated 1.83 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 3.06 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.66 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Calvin Pickard stopped 13 of 13, worth 0.98 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 3–1 on Dec 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 3, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led all skaters at 1.66, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 1.83 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 3.06, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 25 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 26. High-danger chances went 13 to 10.