Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Boston Bruins on Jan 08, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 1, Boston Bruins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Calgary Flames score | 1 |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
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 | Sean Kuraly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:28 | 0.19 | 2.50 |
| 2nd | Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.00 | 1.94 |
| 3rd | Mason Lohrei | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.08 | 1.74 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:48 | BOS | Sean Kuraly | Tanner Jeannot, Charlie McAvoy | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:06 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | David Pastrnak, Marat Khusnutdinov | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 14:02 | BOS | Mason Lohrei | Sean Kuraly, Tanner Jeannot | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 17:59 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | Viktor Arvidsson, Pavel Zacha | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 18:44 | CGY | Connor Zary | Morgan Frost, Kevin Bahl | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.95 | 3.41 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 43.2% | 56.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.4% | 53.6% |
| Hits | 27 | 23 |
| Blocks | 19 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:29 | 0.28 | 0.82 |
| Connor Zary | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:08 | 0.30 | 0.55 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:16 | 0.10 | 0.37 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:43 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Justin Kirkland | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:28 | 0.19 | 0.03 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:08 | 0.03 | -0.12 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:22 | 0.12 | -0.17 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:36 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:17 | 0.30 | -0.32 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:55 | 0.15 | -0.32 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:35 | 0.72 | -0.42 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.01 | -0.46 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:37 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:20 | 0.24 | -0.52 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.12 | -0.58 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.02 | -0.59 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:49 | 0.10 | -0.63 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.07 | -0.72 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kuraly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:28 | 0.19 | 2.50 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.00 | 1.94 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.08 | 1.74 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:18 | 0.49 | 1.37 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:01 | 0.07 | 1.26 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:35 | 0.29 | 1.15 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:07 | 0.37 | 1.05 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.04 | 0.96 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.02 | 0.87 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.06 | 0.83 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:22 | 0.15 | 0.78 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:30 | 0.02 | 0.71 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.01 | 0.67 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.85 | 0.52 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:36 | 0.34 | 0.35 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.46 | 0.28 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -0.43 | L |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 1.66 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Calgary Flames 4–1 on Jan 08, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 3.41 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 2.95 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Sean Kuraly led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.5 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 28 of 29, worth 1.66 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Calgary Flames 4–1 on Jan 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, Calgary Flames 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sean Kuraly led all skaters at 2.5, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.41 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 2.95, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 29 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 30. High-danger chances went 12 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dustin Wolf stopped 26 of 30 (-0.43 goals saved above expected); Joonas Korpisalo stopped 28 of 29 (1.66 goals saved above expected).