Edmonton Oilers at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins on Dec 19, 2025. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 3, Boston Bruins 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 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 | 1.50 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:56 | 2.65 | 1.29 |
| 3rd | Quinn Hutson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:26 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
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) | 2.74 | 2.30 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| Power play | 1/6 | 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 | 1.50 | 1.54 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:56 | 2.65 | 1.29 |
| Quinn Hutson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:26 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
| Max Jones | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:48 | 0.33 | 0.79 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:50 | 2.94 | 0.64 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:33 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:14 | 1.93 | 0.15 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:09 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Riley Stillman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:22 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:09 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:21 | 0.26 | 0.79 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.85 | 0.75 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.67 | 0.20 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:10 | 1.54 | 0.15 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:07 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:04 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Victor Soderstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:28 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:32 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:42 | 0.88 | 0.05 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:19 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:45 | 1.01 | -0.05 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:10 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.16 | -0.10 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:13 | 0.63 | -0.15 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:33 | 0.60 | -0.31 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 12 | 13 | 92.3% | -0.20 | W |
| Calvin Pickard | Edmonton Oilers | 13 | 13 | 100.0% | 1.81 | |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 0.69 | L |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Boston Bruins 3–1 on Dec 19, 2025.
Boston Bruins generated 2.3 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 2.74 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Calvin Pickard stopped 13 of 13, worth 1.81 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 19, 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 1.54, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.3 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 2.74, 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 10 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Tristan Jarry stopped 12 of 13 (-0.2 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 22 of 25 (0.69 goals saved above expected).