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 | Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 4 | 24:32 | 0.18 | 1.48 |
| 2nd | Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:20 | 0.36 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | 0 | 7 | 22:33 | 2.19 | 1.35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24:32 | 0.18 | 1.48 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 20:20 | 0.36 | 1.39 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 22:33 | 2.19 | 1.35 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:29 | 0.11 | 1.03 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.07 | 0.64 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:18 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:09 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:14 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:08 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:41 | 0.40 | 0.10 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:53 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.15 | -0.10 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23:42 | 0.30 | 0.85 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:32 | 0.19 | 0.79 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:59 | 0.18 | 0.79 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:43 | 0.14 | 0.74 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:09 | 0.59 | 0.70 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:03 | 0.08 | 0.59 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.08 | 0.25 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:45 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:45 | 0.54 | 0.10 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:23 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:23 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:39 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:03 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:33 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 1.11 | W |
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | 0.73 | 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.
Noah Dobson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.48 on 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Samuel Montembeault stopped 28 of 30, worth 1.11 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 — Noah Dobson led all skaters at 1.48, on 0G, 2A and 4 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 (1.11 goals saved above expected); Daniil Tarasov stopped 26 of 29 (0.73 goals saved above expected).