Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers on Oct 08, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 3, New York Rangers 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 08, 2025 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
| New York Rangers score | 0 |
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 | Justin Brazeau | R | 2 | 0 | 6 | 12:49 | 0.96 | 1.70 |
| 2nd | Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.03 | 1.28 |
| 3rd | Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:11 | 0.07 | 0.94 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:28 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Evgeni Malkin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 17:48 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Evgeni Malkin, Anthony Mantha | 6v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 18:08 | PIT | Blake Lizotte | Ryan Shea, Connor Dewar | 6v5 | 3–0 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.60 | 2.06 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Hits | 22 | 34 |
| Blocks | 20 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Brazeau | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 12:49 | 0.96 | 1.70 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.03 | 1.28 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:11 | 0.07 | 0.94 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:41 | 0.11 | 0.84 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:55 | 0.59 | 0.75 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:31 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Caleb Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:36 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:57 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:33 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:15 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Philip Tomasino | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:37 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Harrison Brunicke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:47 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.14 | 0.45 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:32 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20:04 | 0.87 | 0.15 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:07 | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15:59 | 0.39 | 0.15 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:27 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:25 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:32 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:18 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:01 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:47 | 0.13 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 25 | 25 | 100.0% | 1.95 | W |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 1.26 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Rangers 3–0 on Oct 08, 2025.
New York Rangers generated 2.06 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.6 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Justin Brazeau led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.7 on 2 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 25 of 25, worth 1.95 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Rangers 3–0 on Oct 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 3, New York Rangers 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Justin Brazeau led all skaters at 1.7, on 2G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 2.06 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.6, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 31 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 25. High-danger chances went 19 to 15.