Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on Dec 02, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Philadelphia Flyers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 5 |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 1 |
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 | Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:05 | 0.29 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Sidney Crosby | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 18:13 | 0.75 | 1.40 |
| 3rd | Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.66 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Philadelphia Flyers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:18 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Bryan Rust, Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 05:36 | PHI | Tyson Foerster | Travis Konecny, Trevor Zegras | 5v3 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 08:08 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Bryan Rust, Erik Karlsson | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:52 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Evgeni Malkin, Erik Karlsson | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 13:52 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 15:33 | PIT | Kevin Hayes | Parker Wotherspoon | 5v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Philadelphia Flyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 9.75 | 9.31 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 3/4 | 1/7 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 18 | 27 |
| Blocks | 12 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 2 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 19:05 | 0.29 | 2.08 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18:13 | 0.75 | 1.40 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.66 | 1.23 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:13 | 0.39 | 1.08 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.03 | 0.85 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.15 | 0.75 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:47 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:12 | 0.03 | 0.59 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:04 | 0.35 | 0.54 |
| Bokondji Imama | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:39 | 0.41 | 0.15 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:31 | 0.41 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:33 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.46 | 0.05 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:48 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:25 | 0.25 | -0.05 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:59 | 0.24 | -0.10 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foerster | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:50 | 0.27 | 0.80 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:20 | 1.21 | 0.69 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19:37 | 0.58 | 0.64 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0.17 | 0.25 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.35 | 0.15 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:22 | 0.34 | 0.10 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:09 | 0.37 | 0.10 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:19 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:23 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:08 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:17 | 0.41 | 0.00 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:14 | 0.38 | -0.05 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:19 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.15 | -0.15 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:56 | 0.23 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Pittsburgh Penguins | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 1.26 | W |
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | -2.13 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5–1 on Dec 02, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Philadelphia Flyers generated 9.31 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 9.75 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Bryan Rust led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.08 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Tristan Jarry stopped 28 of 29, worth 1.26 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5–1 on Dec 02, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Philadelphia Flyers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Bryan Rust led all skaters at 2.08, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Philadelphia Flyers generated 9.31 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 9.75, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 27 shots on goal and Philadelphia Flyers put 29. High-danger chances went 12 to 7.