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 | Cole Caufield | R | 3 | 0 | 6 | 19:14 | 0.97 | 2.20 |
| 2nd | Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 3 | 0 | 27:43 | 0.00 | 1.97 |
| 3rd | Morgan Geekie | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18:37 | 0.48 | 1.65 |
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 | 0.97 | 2.20 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.19 | 1.38 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26:32 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:53 | 0.22 | 0.59 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:37 | 0.05 | 0.59 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:19 | 0.18 | 0.54 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:19 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:42 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:17 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:05 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:58 | 0.12 | -0.25 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:57 | 0.01 | -0.38 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27:43 | 0.00 | 1.97 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:37 | 0.48 | 1.65 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.09 | 1.44 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:51 | 1.10 | 0.95 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:56 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19:52 | 0.49 | 0.54 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.04 | 0.49 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.28 | 0.39 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:21 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:35 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:52 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:30 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:54 | 0.01 | -0.17 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 16 | 20 | 81.0% | -1.65 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 0.57 | 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.
Cole Caufield led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.2 on 3 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 22 of 25, worth 0.57 goals saved above expected.
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 — Cole Caufield led all skaters at 2.2, on 3G, 0A and 6 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 (-1.65 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 22 of 25 (0.57 goals saved above expected).