Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov 29, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2025 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 4 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 3 |
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 | Sidney Crosby | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19:10 | 0.22 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Kris Letang | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:33 | 0.41 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:10 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Kris Letang | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:40 | CBJ | Sean Monahan | Brendan Smith, Damon Severson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:51 | CBJ | Brendan Gaunce | Miles Wood, Zach Werenski | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 19:56 | CBJ | Zach Werenski | Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 00:13 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 08:28 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Tommy Novak, Parker Wotherspoon | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:59 | PIT | Kris Letang | Tommy Novak | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 9.58 | 11.69 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 18 | 16 |
| Blocks | 20 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:10 | 0.22 | 1.55 |
| Kris Letang | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:33 | 0.41 | 1.49 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:14 | 0.13 | 1.09 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:07 | 0.79 | 0.75 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:13 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:41 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Mathew Dumba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:24 | 0.24 | 0.00 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.26 | -0.05 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:46 | 1.47 | -0.15 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.43 | -0.20 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 26:06 | 0.37 | 1.29 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:59 | 0.25 | 0.75 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:01 | 0.58 | 0.75 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.28 | 0.74 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.45 | 0.69 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.23 | 0.69 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:00 | 0.29 | 0.69 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:16 | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.27 | 0.10 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:02 | 0.37 | 0.05 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:23 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:29 | 0.39 | 0.00 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.35 | -0.05 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:42 | 1.74 | -0.05 |
| Luca Pinelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.35 | -0.05 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.36 | -0.05 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:46 | 0.16 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | 0.69 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -0.99 | O |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 on Nov 29, 2025, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 11.69 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 9.58 — Columbus Blue Jackets owned the better of the chances but Pittsburgh Penguins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Sidney Crosby led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Tristan Jarry stopped 26 of 29, worth 0.69 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 on Nov 29, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sidney Crosby led all skaters at 1.55, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 11.69 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 9.58, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 24 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 29. High-danger chances went 19 to 21.