Toronto Maple Leafs at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov 30, 2025. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 7, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 7 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins 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 | Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.12 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:47 | 0.31 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:50 | 0.22 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:46 | TOR | Oliver Ekman-Larsson | Matthew Knies, Auston Matthews | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:14 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 11:06 | TOR | Easton Cowan | William Nylander, Morgan Rielly | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 02:24 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Morgan Rielly, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 04:53 | TOR | Dakota Joshua | Nicolas Roy, Troy Stecher | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 13:58 | TOR | Nicolas Roy | Max Domi, Bobby McMann | 4v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 04:37 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Kevin Hayes | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 07:14 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Max Domi, Matthew Knies | 5v5 | 6–2 |
| 3rd 13:16 | TOR | Nicholas Robertson | — | 5v5 | 7–2 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.43 | 3.52 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 33.9% | 66.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Hits | 19 | 16 |
| Blocks | 26 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.12 | 1.54 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:47 | 0.31 | 1.49 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11:50 | 0.22 | 1.44 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.24 | 1.39 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21:10 | 0.01 | 1.38 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:17 | 0.38 | 1.33 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.23 | 1.10 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | 1.08 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:02 | 0.19 | 0.85 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.12 | 0.80 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:52 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:17 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:52 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dakota Mermis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:36 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:34 | 0.38 | -0.15 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:54 | 0.25 | 1.34 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:08 | 0.57 | 0.75 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:18 | 0.31 | 0.74 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.35 | 0.54 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:44 | 0.26 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:25 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Mathew Dumba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.24 | 0.00 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:06 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:03 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15:07 | 0.36 | -0.20 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.17 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hildeby | Toronto Maple Leafs | 33 | 35 | 94.3% | -1.42 | W |
| Tristan Jarry | Pittsburgh Penguins | 10 | 13 | 76.9% | -1.30 | |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 10 | 60.0% | -1.96 | L |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 7–2 on Nov 30, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.52 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.43 — 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.
Nicolas Roy led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Tristan Jarry stopped 10 of 13, worth -1.3 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7–2 on Nov 30, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 7, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nicolas Roy led all skaters at 1.54, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.52 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.43, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 23 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 35. High-danger chances went 7 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dennis Hildeby stopped 33 of 35 (-1.42 goals saved above expected); Tristan Jarry stopped 10 of 13 (-1.3 goals saved above expected).