Pittsburgh Penguins at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montréal Canadiens on Dec 21, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 0, Montréal Canadiens 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 0 |
| 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 | Josh Anderson | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16:12 | 1.08 | 1.65 |
| 2nd | Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.48 | 0.90 |
| 3rd | Owen Beck | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.14 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:41 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:49 | MTL | Owen Beck | Brendan Gallagher, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 12:14 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Oliver Kapanen | 4v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 17:02 | MTL | Josh Anderson | — | 5v6 | 0–4 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.95 | 4.35 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 60.9% | 39.1% |
| Hits | 24 | 16 |
| Blocks | 13 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 8 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:48 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.34 | 0.15 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:52 | 0.34 | 0.10 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:48 | 0.87 | 0.10 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:20 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:29 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:29 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:02 | 0.25 | -0.00 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:05 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:09 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:44 | 0.27 | -0.20 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:12 | 1.08 | 1.65 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.48 | 0.90 |
| Owen Beck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.14 | 0.85 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:10 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.61 | 0.64 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:50 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:26 | 0.39 | 0.30 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:53 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:22 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:57 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:48 | 0.24 | 0.00 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:19 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:12 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -0.47 | L |
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 31 | 31 | 100.0% | 5.10 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–0 on Dec 21, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Montréal Canadiens generated 4.35 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.95 — the run of play matched the result, with Montréal Canadiens earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Josh Anderson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.65 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Jacob Fowler stopped 31 of 31, worth 5.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–0 on Dec 21, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Josh Anderson led all skaters at 1.65, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 4.35 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.95, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 31 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 21. High-danger chances went 15 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 17 of 20 (-0.47 goals saved above expected); Jacob Fowler stopped 31 of 31 (5.1 goals saved above expected).