Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec 28, 2025. Final score: Ottawa Senators 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 5 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 7 |
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 | Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 2 | 9 | 19:08 | 1.52 | 3.02 |
| 2nd | Matthew Knies | L | 2 | 1 | 6 | 16:38 | 0.60 | 2.50 |
| 3rd | Max Domi | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.02 | 2.25 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:40 | TOR | William Nylander | Auston Matthews, Matias Maccelli | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:42 | TOR | Matthew Knies | Max Domi, Nicholas Robertson | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 17:50 | OTT | Nick Cousins | Jordan Spence, Stephen Halliday | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 00:18 | OTT | Ridly Greig | Claude Giroux | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 03:28 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Auston Matthews, Max Domi | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 07:28 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Max Domi, Jake McCabe | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 08:32 | TOR | Nicholas Robertson | Matthew Knies, Nicolas Roy | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 00:14 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Dylan Cozens, Brady Tkachuk | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 05:07 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Fabian Zetterlund | 5v5 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 05:53 | TOR | Matthew Knies | Matias Maccelli, Morgan Rielly | 5v5 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 09:18 | OTT | Jordan Spence | Claude Giroux, Stephen Halliday | 5v5 | 5–6 |
| 3rd 18:44 | TOR | John Tavares | — | 5v6 | 5–7 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.98 | 4.15 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.4% | 43.6% |
| Hits | 30 | 32 |
| Blocks | 6 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Spence | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:55 | 0.28 | 2.19 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8:43 | 0.00 | 1.60 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:31 | 0.46 | 1.36 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:12 | 0.32 | 1.07 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.31 | 1.04 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:20 | 0.27 | 0.97 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:42 | 0.05 | 0.94 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:09 | 0.15 | 0.81 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.14 | 0.69 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:37 | 0.30 | 0.64 |
| Xavier Bourgault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6:43 | 0.32 | 0.28 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:34 | 0.24 | 0.27 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.10 | 0.26 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:20 | 0.06 | -0.47 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.04 | -0.47 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.01 | -0.59 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.00 | -1.00 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:03 | 0.00 | -1.01 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 19:08 | 1.52 | 3.02 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 16:38 | 0.60 | 2.50 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.02 | 2.25 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9:52 | 0.45 | 1.58 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:25 | 0.39 | 1.36 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:14 | 0.00 | 1.35 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:25 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | 0.66 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:27 | 0.04 | 0.57 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:09 | 0.28 | 0.55 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:38 | 0.34 | 0.30 |
| Chris Tanev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:27 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.01 | -0.31 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | -0.70 | L |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 10 | 14 | 71.4% | -2.34 | |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 26 | 31 | 83.9% | -2.01 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators 7–5 on Dec 28, 2025.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 4.15 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.98 — the run of play matched the result, with Toronto Maple Leafs earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Auston Matthews led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.02 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 9 shots on goal.
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 16 of 18, worth -0.7 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 7–5 on Dec 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 7, Ottawa Senators 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Auston Matthews led all skaters at 3.02, on 1G, 2A and 9 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 4.15 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.98, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 31 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 33. High-danger chances went 16 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 16 of 18 (-0.7 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 26 of 31 (-2.01 goals saved above expected).