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 | 1.64 |
| 2nd | Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.00 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:43 | 0.01 | 0.94 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:43 | 0.01 | 0.94 |
| Connor Zary | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:08 | 0.30 | 0.80 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:29 | 0.28 | 0.59 |
| Justin Kirkland | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:28 | 0.19 | 0.35 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:49 | 0.10 | 0.30 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:22 | 0.08 | 0.25 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:08 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:37 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:16 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:55 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:17 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:20 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:35 | 0.72 | -0.05 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Kuraly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:28 | 0.19 | 1.64 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.00 | 1.43 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:35 | 0.23 | 0.75 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:07 | 0.37 | 0.70 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:01 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:22 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:18 | 0.49 | 0.59 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:36 | 0.34 | 0.25 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:30 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.46 | 0.00 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.85 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | 0.41 | L |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | -0.09 | 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 1.64 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
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 1.64, 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 (0.41 goals saved above expected); Joonas Korpisalo stopped 28 of 29 (-0.09 goals saved above expected).