Pittsburgh Penguins at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the San Jose Sharks on Oct 18, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 3, San Jose Sharks 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
| San Jose Sharks 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 | Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.31 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.06 | 1.19 |
| 3rd | Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.30 | 0.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 07:35 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Kris Letang, Rickard Rakell | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 07:02 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Justin Brazeau, Evgeni Malkin | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 19:38 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson | 6v5 | 3–0 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.07 | 1.81 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.0% | 55.0% |
| Hits | 11 | 25 |
| Blocks | 21 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.31 | 1.44 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.06 | 1.19 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.30 | 0.79 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13:53 | 0.51 | 0.75 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:50 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:39 | 0.24 | 0.25 |
| Caleb Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:19 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:03 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Filip Hallander | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:51 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Harrison Brunicke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:25 | 0.68 | -0.05 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:28 | 0.14 | -0.15 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:44 | 0.17 | 0.25 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:02 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:15 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:16 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:17 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:52 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:04 | 0.56 | 0.05 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:15 | 0.44 | 0.00 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.31 | -0.05 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Pittsburgh Penguins | 31 | 31 | 100.0% | 1.77 | W |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.66 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks 3–0 on Oct 18, 2025.
San Jose Sharks generated 1.81 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 4.07 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Evgeni Malkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Tristan Jarry stopped 31 of 31, worth 1.77 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 3–0 on Oct 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 3, San Jose Sharks 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Evgeni Malkin led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 1.81 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.07, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 27 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 31. High-danger chances went 16 to 15.