Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct 25, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 5 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins 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 | Dmitri Voronkov | L | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17:13 | 0.95 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:05 | 0.07 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.03 | 1.59 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:59 | PIT | Ryan Shea | Anthony Mantha, Parker Wotherspoon | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:44 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Dante Fabbro, Cole Sillinger | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:01 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Evgeni Malkin, Justin Brazeau | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 17:39 | CBJ | Dmitri Voronkov | Kent Johnson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 01:55 | CBJ | Yegor Chinakhov | Zachary Aston-Reese, Isac Lundeström | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 04:54 | CBJ | Dmitri Voronkov | Sean Monahan, Kirill Marchenko | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 14:54 | PIT | Kris Letang | Tommy Novak, Arturs Silovs | 5v4 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 16:54 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Evgeni Malkin, Erik Karlsson | 6v5 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | PIT | Bryan Rust | — | 1v0 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | — | 1v0 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 41 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.24 | 3.68 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.1% | 53.9% |
| Hits | 24 | 18 |
| Blocks | 15 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:13 | 0.95 | 2.18 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:05 | 0.07 | 1.64 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.03 | 1.59 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:26 | 0.39 | 1.50 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29:49 | 0.04 | 1.30 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.49 | 1.25 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:20 | 0.13 | 1.09 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:14 | 0.26 | 1.00 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.13 | 0.96 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.01 | 0.92 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:32 | 0.88 | 0.85 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:54 | 0.51 | 0.77 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:51 | 0.20 | 0.43 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:31 | 0.50 | 0.25 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.02 | 0.19 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.72 | 0.16 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:35 | 0.13 | 1.20 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21:13 | 0.62 | 1.13 |
| Kris Letang | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:02 | 0.14 | 1.06 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:48 | 0.08 | 1.05 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:31 | 0.26 | 0.54 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.09 | 0.52 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.22 | 0.35 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:47 | 0.16 | 0.29 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:11 | 0.55 | 0.05 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Filip Hallander | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:09 | 0.23 | -0.19 |
| Philip Tomasino | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:26 | 0.04 | -0.35 |
| Mathew Dumba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:32 | 0.87 | -0.61 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:58 | 0.15 | -0.65 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27:39 | 0.27 | -0.85 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -0.38 | W |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 37 | 41 | 90.2% | 0.73 | O |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4 on Oct 25, 2025, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.68 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 5.24 — Columbus Blue Jackets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Dmitri Voronkov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 37 of 41, worth 0.73 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4 on Oct 25, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dmitri Voronkov led all skaters at 2.18, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.68 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 5.24, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 41 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 31. High-danger chances went 16 to 15.