Montréal Canadiens at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Florida Panthers on Dec 31, 2025. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 3, Florida Panthers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 3 |
| 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 | Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | 0 | 7 | 22:33 | 1.48 | 2.42 |
| 2nd | Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:20 | 0.41 | 2.33 |
| 3rd | Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 4 | 24:32 | 0.18 | 1.82 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 10:18 | FLA | Brad Marchand | Sam Bennett, Seth Jones | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 15:01 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Eetu Luostarinen, Anton Lundell | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 15:33 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:38 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Ivan Demidov, Cole Caufield | 5v6 | 2–2 |
| OT 03:24 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Lane Hutson, Noah Dobson | 3v4 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.48 | 3.35 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 55.7% | 44.3% |
| Hits | 16 | 30 |
| Blocks | 18 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 8 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 1 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 22:33 | 1.48 | 2.42 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 20:20 | 0.41 | 2.33 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24:32 | 0.18 | 1.82 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:29 | 0.11 | 1.75 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.08 | 1.38 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:41 | 0.41 | 0.80 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:53 | 0.14 | 0.71 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.28 | 0.23 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:14 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:09 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.17 | -0.08 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:08 | 0.22 | -0.13 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:18 | 0.04 | -0.17 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.10 | -0.28 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.01 | -0.51 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23:42 | 0.32 | 1.04 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:32 | 0.21 | 0.88 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:43 | 0.26 | 0.47 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:45 | 0.54 | 0.46 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.08 | 0.43 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:23 | 0.13 | 0.39 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:10 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:03 | 0.11 | 0.33 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.02 | 0.28 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:59 | 0.19 | 0.27 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:45 | 0.09 | 0.27 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:09 | 0.82 | 0.24 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:33 | 0.02 | -0.42 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:39 | 0.11 | -0.57 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:23 | 0.09 | -0.96 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:03 | 0.03 | -1.56 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 0.58 | W |
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | 1.38 | O |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Florida Panthers 3–2 on Dec 31, 2025, a one-goal game.
Florida Panthers generated 3.35 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.48 — Montréal Canadiens edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nick Suzuki led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.42 on 2 goals, 7 shots on goal.
Daniil Tarasov stopped 26 of 29, worth 1.38 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 3–2 on Dec 31, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 3, Florida Panthers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nick Suzuki led all skaters at 2.42, on 2G, 0A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 3.35 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.48, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 29 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 30. High-danger chances went 15 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Samuel Montembeault stopped 28 of 30 (0.58 goals saved above expected); Daniil Tarasov stopped 26 of 29 (1.38 goals saved above expected).