Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New Jersey Devils on Nov 08, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 1, New Jersey Devils 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 08, 2025 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 1 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 2 |
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 | Ryan Graves | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:09 | 0.11 | 1.06 |
| 2nd | Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:13 | 0.62 | 0.99 |
| 3rd | Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.38 | 0.98 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:12 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 12:33 | PIT | Ryan Graves | Bryan Rust, Sidney Crosby | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | NJD | Paul Cotter | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.43 | 3.26 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 57.7% | 42.3% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Hits | 19 | 22 |
| Blocks | 14 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Graves | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:09 | 0.11 | 1.06 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:13 | 0.62 | 0.99 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:55 | 0.42 | 0.67 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.03 | 0.45 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:05 | 0.03 | 0.41 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:14 | 0.29 | 0.34 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:34 | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:34 | 0.51 | 0.25 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:58 | 0.09 | 0.21 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:07 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.16 | 0.04 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:53 | 0.32 | 0.03 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.04 | -0.33 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:55 | 0.03 | -0.43 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:25 | 0.21 | -0.45 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.04 | -0.53 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.38 | 0.98 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:38 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:26 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.13 | 0.33 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:43 | 0.41 | 0.22 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:37 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20:36 | 0.53 | 0.11 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:25 | 0.33 | 0.10 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:04 | 0.27 | 0.06 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:52 | 0.54 | 0.06 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:19 | 0.38 | 0.03 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29:39 | 0.09 | -0.02 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:55 | 0.03 | -0.04 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:47 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:18 | 0.09 | -0.12 |
| Dennis Cholowski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:15 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.76 | O |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 33 | 34 | 97.1% | 1.81 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2–1 on Nov 08, 2025, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.26 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.43 — Pittsburgh Penguins owned the better of the chances but New Jersey Devils took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Ryan Graves led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.06 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Jake Allen stopped 33 of 34, worth 1.81 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2–1 on Nov 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 2, Pittsburgh Penguins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan Graves led all skaters at 1.06, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.26 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.43, 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 34 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 24. High-danger chances went 14 to 11.