Boston Bruins at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers on Dec 31, 2025. Final score: Boston Bruins 6, Edmonton Oilers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Boston Bruins score | 6 |
| Edmonton Oilers 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 | David Pastrnak | R | 2 | 1 | 6 | 20:03 | 0.84 | 1.97 |
| 2nd | Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.07 | 1.82 |
| 3rd | Hampus Lindholm | D | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:20 | 0.09 | 1.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:28 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Elias Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 18:13 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | Viktor Arvidsson, Hampus Lindholm | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 19:19 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 07:05 | BOS | Hampus Lindholm | Fraser Minten, Viktor Arvidsson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 18:19 | BOS | Jonathan Aspirot | David Pastrnak | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 04:20 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | Morgan Geekie, Alex Steeves | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 07:22 | EDM | Jack Roslovic | Darnell Nurse, Connor Ingram | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 14:34 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Fraser Minten, Marat Khusnutdinov | 5v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.55 | 5.04 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 47.8% | 52.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/6 |
| Faceoff % | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| Hits | 14 | 18 |
| Blocks | 13 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 20:03 | 0.84 | 1.97 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.07 | 1.82 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21:20 | 0.09 | 1.80 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.23 | 1.68 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:11 | 0.45 | 1.33 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:40 | 0.17 | 1.12 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:56 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:34 | 0.13 | 0.87 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:05 | 0.08 | 0.37 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.05 | 0.17 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:33 | 0.06 | 0.17 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:33 | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:57 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.01 | -0.29 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:30 | 0.09 | -0.64 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:18 | 0.02 | -0.92 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 24:35 | 1.39 | 1.30 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:32 | 1.43 | 1.25 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:47 | 0.03 | 1.09 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:27 | 0.01 | 1.01 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.47 | 0.74 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Max Jones | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:21 | 0.05 | 0.21 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.20 | 0.14 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 23:21 | 0.64 | 0.10 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:27 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:17 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:58 | 0.12 | 0.03 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:31 | 0.28 | -0.30 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.10 | -0.52 |
| Alec Regula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:56 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 34 | 36 | 94.4% | 2.48 | W |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 23 | 29 | 79.3% | -3.61 | L |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6–2 on Dec 31, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Edmonton Oilers generated 5.04 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.55 — Edmonton Oilers owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
David Pastrnak led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.97 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 34 of 36, worth 2.48 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Edmonton Oilers 6–2 on Dec 31, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 6, Edmonton Oilers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — David Pastrnak led all skaters at 1.97, on 2G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 5.04 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.55, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 29 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 36. High-danger chances went 6 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 34 of 36 (2.48 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 23 of 29 (-3.61 goals saved above expected).