Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Boston Bruins on Dec 22, 2025. Final score: Ottawa Senators 6, Boston Bruins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Ottawa Senators score | 6 |
| Boston Bruins 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 | Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.31 | 2.83 |
| 2nd | Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.09 | 2.81 |
| 3rd | Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:46 | 0.20 | 2.74 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:30 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Nick Jensen, Dylan Cozens | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:44 | OTT | Claude Giroux | Drake Batherson, Dylan Cozens | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 16:47 | OTT | Fabian Zetterlund | Thomas Chabot, David Perron | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 1st 19:07 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Pavel Zacha, Charlie McAvoy | 5v3 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 06:44 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Brady Tkachuk, Fabian Zetterlund | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 07:03 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Drake Batherson, David Perron | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 2nd 14:36 | BOS | Charlie McAvoy | Marat Khusnutdinov | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 2nd 17:26 | OTT | Fabian Zetterlund | Stephen Halliday, Claude Giroux | 4v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.48 | 2.96 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 47.7% | 52.3% |
| Power play | 2/6 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Hits | 22 | 32 |
| Blocks | 17 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.31 | 2.83 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.09 | 2.81 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:46 | 0.20 | 2.74 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 17:12 | 0.28 | 2.59 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.13 | 1.83 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:46 | 0.51 | 1.62 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.00 | 1.37 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.26 | 1.29 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:25 | 0.70 | 1.26 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.56 | 0.65 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:51 | 0.01 | 0.51 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:26 | 0.17 | 0.30 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.06 | 0.24 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.04 | 0.13 |
| Kurtis MacDermid | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:34 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:19 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:59 | 0.32 | 1.88 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:15 | 0.22 | 0.52 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:44 | 0.03 | 0.46 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:24 | 0.38 | 0.41 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.11 | 0.19 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:05 | 0.20 | 0.13 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:04 | 0.61 | -0.09 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:57 | 0.33 | -0.13 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:34 | 0.19 | -0.27 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:44 | 0.28 | -0.61 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:46 | 0.00 | -0.74 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:57 | 0.02 | -0.85 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.00 | -1.10 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.07 | -1.41 |
| Victor Soderstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.00 | -1.54 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | 0.58 | W |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 10 | 11 | 90.9% | -0.17 | |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 12 | 17 | 70.6% | -2.48 | L |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Boston Bruins 6–2 on Dec 22, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Boston Bruins generated 2.96 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.48 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Dylan Cozens led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.83 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 18 of 20, worth 0.58 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 6–2 on Dec 22, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 6, Boston Bruins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Cozens led all skaters at 2.83, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.96 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.48, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 28 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 20. High-danger chances went 11 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Linus Ullmark stopped 18 of 20 (0.58 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 10 of 11 (-0.17 goals saved above expected).