Montréal Canadiens at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins on Jan 25, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 3, Boston Bruins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 3 |
| 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 | Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 3 | 0 | 27:43 | 0.00 | 2.33 |
| 2nd | Cole Caufield | R | 3 | 0 | 6 | 19:14 | 1.15 | 2.25 |
| 3rd | Morgan Geekie | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18:37 | 0.66 | 1.98 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:36 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Mike Matheson, Jake Evans | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:45 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Fraser Minten, Casey Mittelstadt | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:37 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovský | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 09:46 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 13:29 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki, Lane Hutson | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 13:55 | BOS | Fraser Minten | Hampus Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 14:07 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | Charlie McAvoy, Pavel Zacha | 5v4 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.33 | 2.68 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 52.3% | 47.7% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 3/4 |
| Faceoff % | 47.6% | 52.4% |
| Hits | 16 | 21 |
| Blocks | 10 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 19:14 | 1.15 | 2.25 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:37 | 0.05 | 1.60 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.25 | 1.47 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:19 | 0.18 | 0.87 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:42 | 0.15 | 0.67 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:05 | 0.11 | 0.51 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.14 | 0.34 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.22 | 0.27 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:17 | 0.25 | 0.17 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26:32 | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:58 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:53 | 0.26 | 0.01 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:19 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:57 | 0.01 | -0.29 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.03 | -0.67 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.00 | -0.70 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.00 | -0.76 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27:43 | 0.00 | 2.33 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:37 | 0.66 | 1.98 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.09 | 1.92 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:51 | 1.26 | 1.13 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:56 | 0.00 | 0.83 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:21 | 0.04 | 0.45 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.03 | 0.44 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.31 | 0.44 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19:52 | 0.62 | 0.39 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:54 | 0.01 | 0.26 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:35 | 0.01 | 0.21 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:30 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:52 | 0.02 | -0.13 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.06 | -0.26 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.11 | -0.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 16 | 20 | 81.0% | -1.27 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.33 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Jan 25, 2026, a one-goal game.
Boston Bruins generated 2.68 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.33 — Montréal Canadiens owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Charlie McAvoy led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.33 on 3 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Jan 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, Montréal Canadiens 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charlie McAvoy led all skaters at 2.33, on 0G, 3A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.68 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.33, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 25 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 21. High-danger chances went 11 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Samuel Montembeault stopped 16 of 20 (-1.27 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 22 of 25 (-0.33 goals saved above expected).