Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov 28, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 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 | 0.45 | 2.19 |
| 2nd | Kris Letang | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:33 | 0.35 | 1.90 |
| 3rd | Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 20:07 | 0.91 | 1.37 |
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) | 2.80 | 2.78 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 20 |
| 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 | 0.45 | 2.19 |
| Kris Letang | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:33 | 0.35 | 1.90 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:07 | 0.91 | 1.37 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.02 | 1.26 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:14 | 0.02 | 1.06 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:13 | 0.05 | 0.73 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:41 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.05 | 0.44 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.36 | 0.27 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.28 | 0.18 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Mathew Dumba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.02 | -0.08 |
| Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:24 | 0.13 | -0.08 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.32 | -0.20 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.04 | -0.26 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Monahan | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:01 | 0.70 | 1.37 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 26:06 | 0.10 | 1.00 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.04 | 0.83 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.21 | 0.83 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.39 | 0.74 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.15 | 0.49 |
| Luca Pinelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.19 | 0.44 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:59 | 0.10 | 0.40 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:16 | 0.15 | 0.23 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:00 | 0.25 | 0.04 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.16 | 0.02 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:23 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.07 | -0.25 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:29 | 0.09 | -0.25 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:02 | 0.39 | -0.33 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:46 | 0.13 | -0.37 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | -0.46 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.20 | O |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 on Nov 28, 2025, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.78 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.8 — Pittsburgh Penguins edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Sidney Crosby led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.19 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
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 28, 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 2.19, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.78 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.8, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 24 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 29. High-danger chances went 18 to 20.