Minnesota Wild at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov 22, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 5 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 0 |
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 | Brock Faber | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 22:20 | 0.02 | 2.96 |
| 2nd | Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 19:13 | 0.78 | 2.94 |
| 3rd | Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:22 | 0.17 | 2.86 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:57 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Brock Faber, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:39 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Zeev Buium, Matt Boldy | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 11:42 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Jonas Brodin, Brock Faber | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 01:09 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Jake Middleton, Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 17:46 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 5–0 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.70 | 2.10 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Hits | 20 | 9 |
| Blocks | 14 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:20 | 0.02 | 2.96 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 19:13 | 0.78 | 2.94 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:22 | 0.17 | 2.86 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:38 | 0.39 | 2.31 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.34 | 2.17 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.02 | 1.49 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:06 | 0.26 | 1.28 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:19 | 0.12 | 1.01 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.30 | 0.62 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:10 | 0.30 | 0.58 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:18 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.06 | 0.39 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:13 | 0.18 | 0.22 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:08 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:25 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:17 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Poulin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.10 | 0.27 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.27 | 0.07 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:46 | 0.16 | -0.01 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.37 | -0.20 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.27 | -0.22 |
| Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.04 | -0.24 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:53 | 0.15 | -0.28 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.13 | -0.31 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.03 | -0.39 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.02 | -0.43 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.01 | -0.49 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:56 | 0.27 | -0.92 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:49 | 0.16 | -0.94 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.09 | -1.27 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:58 | 0.08 | -1.34 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.01 | -1.48 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 19 | 19 | 100.0% | 2.07 | W |
| Sergei Murashov | Pittsburgh Penguins | 10 | 11 | 90.9% | 0.76 | |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 10 | 60.0% | -2.33 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–0 on Nov 22, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.1 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.7 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brock Faber led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.96 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 19 of 19, worth 2.07 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–0 on Nov 22, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brock Faber led all skaters at 2.96, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.1 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.7, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 21 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 19. High-danger chances went 15 to 13.