Pittsburgh Penguins at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Dallas Stars on Dec 07, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Dallas Stars 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 07, 2025 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 2 |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:36 | 0.04 | 1.24 |
| 2nd | Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:39 | 0.11 | 1.21 |
| 3rd | Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.12 | 1.10 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:18 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Blake Lizotte, Noel Acciari | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:27 | DAL | Jamie Benn | Roope Hintz, Jason Robertson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:56 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Kris Letang, Sidney Crosby | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:11 | DAL | Miro Heiskanen | Wyatt Johnston, Mikko Rantanen | 6v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.12 | 4.38 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 53.2% | 46.8% |
| Hits | 26 | 17 |
| Blocks | 19 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:36 | 0.04 | 1.24 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:39 | 0.11 | 1.21 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:59 | 0.00 | 1.05 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:51 | 0.12 | 0.91 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:20 | 0.22 | 0.87 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.16 | 0.78 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:04 | 0.30 | 0.56 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:30 | 0.29 | 0.46 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:09 | 0.44 | 0.33 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:12 | 0.39 | 0.11 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:09 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:36 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Mathew Dumba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.06 | -0.19 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:57 | 0.31 | -0.23 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.12 | 1.10 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:00 | 0.68 | 1.08 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:02 | 0.67 | 1.02 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.03 | 0.46 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:39 | 0.31 | 0.39 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:20 | 0.54 | 0.25 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 27:57 | 0.12 | 0.18 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:25 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Vladislav Kolyachonok | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.10 | 0.01 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.03 | -0.01 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:53 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:12 | 0.26 | -0.08 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:33 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:00 | 0.08 | -0.16 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.08 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Pittsburgh Penguins | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 1.55 | O |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.34 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Dec 07, 2025, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 4.38 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 4.12 — Dallas Stars edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Kris Letang led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.24 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Tristan Jarry stopped 21 of 23, worth 1.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Dec 07, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kris Letang led all skaters at 1.24, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 4.38 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.12, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 29 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 23. High-danger chances went 15 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Tristan Jarry stopped 21 of 23 (1.55 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 27 of 29 (1.34 goals saved above expected).