Vancouver Canucks at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct 21, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 1, Pittsburgh Penguins 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 5 |
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 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:50 | 0.17 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.84 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Kris Letang | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:02 | 0.02 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:18 | VAN | Conor Garland | Elias Pettersson, Filip Hronek | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:39 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Parker Wotherspoon, Noel Acciari | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:21 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Kris Letang, Justin Brazeau | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 16:18 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Rickard Rakell | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 17:29 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Evgeni Malkin, Justin Brazeau | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 05:56 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Anthony Mantha, Kris Letang | 5v4 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.20 | 4.69 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 51.5% | 48.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 2/5 |
| Faceoff % | 32.8% | 67.2% |
| Hits | 26 | 18 |
| Blocks | 20 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:52 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.19 | 0.74 |
| Conor Garland | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:51 | 0.17 | 0.65 |
| Joseph LaBate | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:32 | 0.43 | 0.40 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Nils Aman | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:32 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:28 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:04 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:01 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:19 | 0.59 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:20 | 0.32 | -0.05 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:41 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Brazeau | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:50 | 0.17 | 2.13 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.84 | 1.34 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:02 | 0.02 | 1.33 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:24 | 0.15 | 1.00 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:21 | 1.04 | 0.80 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:24 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.17 | 0.65 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.25 | 0.54 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:38 | 1.05 | 0.49 |
| Harrison Brunicke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:34 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Caleb Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:59 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:33 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:46 | 0.61 | -0.05 |
| Filip Hallander | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:40 | 0.29 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -1.53 | L |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.41 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5–1 on Oct 21, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.69 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 3.2 — 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 2.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 23 of 24, worth 1.41 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–1 on Oct 21, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Vancouver Canucks 1.
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 2.13, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.69 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 3.2, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 24 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 26. High-danger chances went 19 to 20.