St. Louis Blues at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Florida Panthers on Dec 20, 2025. Final score: St. Louis Blues 6, Florida Panthers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| St. Louis Blues score | 6 |
| Florida Panthers score | 2 |
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 | Robert Thomas | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 19:09 | 0.45 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Jonatan Berggren | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:47 | 1.13 | 2.03 |
| 3rd | Jake Neighbours | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15:46 | 0.34 | 1.55 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:59 | STL | Jake Neighbours | Cam Fowler, Otto Stenberg | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:55 | STL | Jonatan Berggren | Pavel Buchnevich, Robert Thomas | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 07:35 | FLA | A.J. Greer | Jesper Boqvist, Seth Jones | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 12:45 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 19:59 | STL | Justin Faulk | Jonatan Berggren | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 12:02 | STL | Jake Neighbours | Otto Stenberg, Brayden Schenn | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 12:53 | STL | Robert Thomas | Pavel Buchnevich, Jonatan Berggren | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 16:28 | STL | Robert Thomas | — | 6v4 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.17 | 2.40 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Hits | 19 | 26 |
| Blocks | 14 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 2 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 19:09 | 0.45 | 2.24 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15:47 | 1.13 | 2.03 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:46 | 0.34 | 1.55 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.13 | 1.33 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.30 | 1.28 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:44 | 0.14 | 0.85 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.14 | 0.74 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:23 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:52 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:04 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17:40 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Robby Fabbri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:40 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:35 | 0.08 | -0.15 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Greer | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.38 | 0.90 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:32 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:27 | 0.41 | 0.79 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:26 | 0.47 | 0.74 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:04 | 1.04 | 0.70 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 24:58 | 0.28 | 0.54 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:12 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:02 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:59 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:33 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:58 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:23 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.15 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 0.41 | W |
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 26 | 31 | 83.9% | -2.33 | L |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Florida Panthers 6–2 on Dec 20, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Florida Panthers generated 2.4 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 3.17 — the run of play matched the result, with St. Louis Blues earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Robert Thomas led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Florida Panthers game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Florida Panthers 6–2 on Dec 20, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 6, Florida Panthers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Robert Thomas led all skaters at 2.24, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 2.4 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 3.17, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 32 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 29. High-danger chances went 9 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joel Hofer stopped 27 of 29 (0.41 goals saved above expected); Daniil Tarasov stopped 26 of 31 (-2.33 goals saved above expected).