Pittsburgh Penguins at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Anaheim Ducks on Oct 14, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Anaheim Ducks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Chris Kreider | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 15:13 | 2.19 | 2.14 |
| 2nd | Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.11 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.19 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:03 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Ryan Shea, Evgeni Malkin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:01 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Ryan Shea, Sidney Crosby | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 09:42 | ANA | Chris Kreider | Leo Carlsson, Mikael Granlund | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 1st 19:25 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Pavel Mintyukov, Beckett Sennecke | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 09:48 | ANA | Drew Helleson | Chris Kreider | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 17:01 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 18:33 | ANA | Chris Kreider | Troy Terry, Leo Carlsson | 5v4 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.52 | 2.83 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 43.4% | 56.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 2/6 |
| Faceoff % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Hits | 16 | 25 |
| Blocks | 26 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 1 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.11 | 1.48 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:11 | 0.21 | 1.03 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:19 | 0.23 | 0.90 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.29 | 0.70 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:47 | 0.23 | 0.69 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.17 | 0.65 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.11 | 0.55 |
| Philip Tomasino | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:04 | 0.31 | 0.20 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:48 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:06 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:43 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Filip Hallander | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:40 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:40 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Mathew Dumba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15:13 | 2.19 | 2.14 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.19 | 1.43 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.07 | 0.79 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.17 | 0.70 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:12 | 0.10 | 0.70 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.33 | 0.69 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:57 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:55 | 0.38 | 0.64 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:02 | 0.01 | 0.50 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:09 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:37 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:06 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:55 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:59 | 0.14 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Pittsburgh Penguins | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -1.99 | L |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.41 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 on Oct 14, 2025, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 2.83 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.52 — Anaheim Ducks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Chris Kreider led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.14 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 on Oct 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Chris Kreider led all skaters at 2.14, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 2.83 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.52, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 25 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 22. High-danger chances went 15 to 14.