St. Louis Blues at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct 27, 2025. Final score: St. Louis Blues 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| St. Louis Blues score | 3 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 6 |
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 | Bryan Rust | R | 2 | 1 | 5 | 18:59 | 0.65 | 2.04 |
| 2nd | Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.46 | 2.03 |
| 3rd | Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 3 | 1 | 23:52 | 0.02 | 1.97 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:39 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Erik Karlsson, Filip Hallander | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 00:55 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Evgeni Malkin, Justin Brazeau | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 04:15 | STL | Nick Bjugstad | Nathan Walker, Tyler Tucker | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 15:43 | STL | Jordan Kyrou | Brayden Schenn, Dylan Holloway | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 06:37 | PIT | Parker Wotherspoon | Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson | 6v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 00:42 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Erik Karlsson, Sidney Crosby | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 04:35 | STL | Mathieu Joseph | Nick Bjugstad | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 16:39 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Bryan Rust | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 16:59 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Justin Brazeau | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.16 | 2.63 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 58.4% | 41.6% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 55.3% | 44.7% |
| Hits | 17 | 9 |
| Blocks | 11 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 30 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.18 | 1.24 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.13 | 0.89 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:14 | 0.39 | 0.79 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:49 | 0.34 | 0.75 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:27 | 0.17 | 0.75 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:49 | 0.14 | 0.59 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:41 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:34 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:45 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:10 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:04 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:14 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:20 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 18:59 | 0.65 | 2.04 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.46 | 2.03 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 23:52 | 0.02 | 1.97 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:49 | 0.71 | 1.28 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.08 | 1.14 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:26 | 0.06 | 0.75 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.17 | 0.70 |
| Filip Hallander | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.24 | 0.69 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Mathew Dumba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Harrison Brunicke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:43 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:05 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:11 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:48 | 0.16 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 20 | 25 | 80.0% | -3.04 | L |
| Tristan Jarry | Pittsburgh Penguins | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | -0.44 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the St. Louis Blues 6–3 on Oct 27, 2025.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.63 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 2.16 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Bryan Rust led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.04 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the St. Louis Blues 6–3 on Oct 27, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 6, St. Louis Blues 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Bryan Rust led all skaters at 2.04, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.63 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 2.16, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 28 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 26. High-danger chances went 14 to 14.