Pittsburgh Penguins at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Nov 03, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs 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 | Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:58 | 0.42 | 2.30 |
| 2nd | William Nylander | R | 2 | 1 | 5 | 19:04 | 0.31 | 2.20 |
| 3rd | Ben Kindel | C | 2 | 0 | 7 | 22:23 | 1.25 | 2.09 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:08 | PIT | Erik Karlsson | Sidney Crosby, Philip Tomasino | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 17:56 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Ryan Shea, Ville Koivunen | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 11:50 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 03:31 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Jake McCabe, William Nylander | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 04:47 | TOR | William Nylander | Matthew Knies, Morgan Rielly | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 06:55 | TOR | William Nylander | Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Auston Matthews | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 13:43 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Nicholas Robertson, Morgan Rielly | 5v5 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.88 | 2.17 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 68.1% | 31.9% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 41.1% | 58.9% |
| Hits | 9 | 35 |
| Blocks | 5 | 24 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Kindel | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 22:23 | 1.25 | 2.09 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:41 | 0.09 | 2.06 |
| Philip Tomasino | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:35 | 0.11 | 1.59 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:35 | 0.03 | 1.35 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:17 | 0.31 | 0.96 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:02 | 0.24 | 0.81 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 22:33 | 0.53 | 0.81 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:22 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 27:54 | 0.29 | 0.60 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:43 | 0.21 | 0.31 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:58 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:26 | 0.25 | -0.18 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.09 | -0.26 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:23 | 0.02 | -0.27 |
| Harrison Brunicke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.05 | -0.48 |
| Owen Pickering | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:05 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Filip Hallander | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:24 | 0.20 | -0.73 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:58 | 0.42 | 2.30 |
| William Nylander | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 19:04 | 0.31 | 2.20 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:53 | 0.07 | 1.73 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:56 | 0.00 | 1.59 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.42 | 1.48 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.56 | 1.26 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:15 | 0.00 | 0.90 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:49 | 0.02 | 0.54 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.11 | 0.21 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.16 | 0.06 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:10 | 0.07 | -0.12 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:20 | 0.00 | -0.61 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:42 | 0.00 | -0.64 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:48 | 0.00 | -0.80 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.00 | -0.88 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.07 | -0.91 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Pittsburgh Penguins | 16 | 20 | 80.0% | -1.80 | L |
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 34 | 37 | 91.9% | 1.22 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 on Nov 03, 2025, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.17 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.88 — Pittsburgh Penguins owned the better of the chances but Toronto Maple Leafs took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Auston Matthews led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.3 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Anthony Stolarz stopped 34 of 37, worth 1.22 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 on Nov 03, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Auston Matthews led all skaters at 2.3, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.17 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.88, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 37 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 20. High-danger chances went 19 to 9.