Chicago Blackhawks at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Montréal Canadiens on Dec 19, 2025. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 1, Montréal Canadiens 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 1 |
| Montréal Canadiens 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 | Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 3 | 1 | 26:19 | 0.03 | 3.37 |
| 2nd | Zachary Bolduc | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.23 | 2.06 |
| 3rd | Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.57 | 1.89 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:27 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Matt Grzelcyk, Andre Burakovsky | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:23 | MTL | Zachary Bolduc | Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 00:20 | MTL | Zachary Bolduc | Lane Hutson, Nick Suzuki | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 10:00 | MTL | Noah Dobson | Ivan Demidov, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:29 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | — | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 15 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.20 | 4.42 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 42.0% | 58.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 34.0% | 66.0% |
| Hits | 14 | 21 |
| Blocks | 8 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:12 | 0.05 | 1.22 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:42 | 0.10 | 0.83 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.49 | 0.58 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:47 | 0.20 | 0.18 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:58 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.12 | -0.09 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.11 | -0.22 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.03 | -0.23 |
| Dominic Toninato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:58 | 0.17 | -0.23 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:07 | 0.09 | -0.30 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.11 | -0.31 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:12 | 0.40 | -0.32 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:34 | 0.08 | -0.38 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:07 | 0.06 | -0.51 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:01 | 0.02 | -0.70 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.01 | -0.94 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 26:19 | 0.03 | 3.37 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.23 | 2.06 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.57 | 1.89 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.52 | 1.46 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:23 | 0.27 | 1.14 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:58 | 0.05 | 1.03 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:32 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:06 | 0.30 | 0.69 |
| Owen Beck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:24 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.23 | 0.51 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.13 | 0.22 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:16 | 0.69 | 0.04 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:34 | 0.26 | -0.06 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:26 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.12 | L |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 14 | 15 | 93.3% | 1.05 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Dec 19, 2025.
Montréal Canadiens generated 4.42 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.2 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Lane Hutson led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.37 on 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 14 of 15, worth 1.05 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Dec 19, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Lane Hutson led all skaters at 3.37, on 0G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 4.42 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.2, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 15 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 35. High-danger chances went 8 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Knight stopped 31 of 34 (0.12 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 14 of 15 (1.05 goals saved above expected).