Montréal Canadiens at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins on Dec 24, 2025. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 6, Boston Bruins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Montréal Canadiens 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 | Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 3 | 2 | 22:44 | 0.16 | 3.73 |
| 2nd | Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:26 | 0.41 | 2.47 |
| 3rd | Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24:04 | 0.16 | 2.04 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:08 | MTL | Sammy Blais | Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:25 | BOS | Marat Khusnutdinov | Mason Lohrei | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 19:42 | BOS | Alex Steeves | David Pastrnak, Viktor Arvidsson | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 01:58 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 07:04 | MTL | Zachary Bolduc | Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 08:43 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Noah Dobson, Ivan Demidov | 3v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 10:09 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Juraj Slafkovský, Noah Dobson | 3v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 12:22 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.35 | 2.91 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 52.7% | 47.3% |
| Power play | 2/7 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Hits | 23 | 27 |
| Blocks | 18 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 22:44 | 0.16 | 3.73 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:26 | 0.41 | 2.47 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 24:04 | 0.16 | 2.04 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.30 | 2.00 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:19 | 0.18 | 1.55 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.26 | 1.50 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:51 | 0.77 | 1.30 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:01 | 0.16 | 1.16 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.02 | 1.09 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:10 | 0.14 | 0.89 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.05 | 0.39 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:42 | 0.03 | 0.21 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:34 | 0.12 | 0.18 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:20 | 0.04 | 0.16 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:03 | 0.09 | -0.01 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.02 | -0.07 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:24 | 0.10 | 1.15 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:44 | 0.19 | 1.08 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.03 | 0.60 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:14 | 0.22 | 0.25 |
| Vladislav Kolyachonok | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:35 | 0.25 | 0.14 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:41 | 0.67 | 0.08 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:34 | 0.12 | 0.04 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.01 | -0.04 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:44 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:50 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:40 | 0.37 | -0.21 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:23 | 0.17 | -0.29 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18:04 | 0.25 | -0.33 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:36 | 0.10 | -0.35 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.13 | -0.55 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.00 | -1.05 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.03 | -1.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.68 | W |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 23 | 29 | 79.3% | -3.03 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 6–2 on Dec 24, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Boston Bruins generated 2.91 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.35 — 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.
Lane Hutson led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.73 on 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Jacob Fowler stopped 26 of 28, worth 0.68 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 6–2 on Dec 24, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 6, Boston Bruins 2.
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 3.73, on 0G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.91 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.35, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 29 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 28. High-danger chances went 12 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Fowler stopped 26 of 28 (0.68 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 23 of 29 (-3.03 goals saved above expected).