Anaheim Ducks at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec 10, 2025. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 4 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins 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 | Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.06 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.02 | 1.82 |
| 3rd | Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.23 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:49 | PIT | Noel Acciari | Connor Dewar | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:19 | ANA | Jackson LaCombe | Beckett Sennecke, Cutter Gauthier | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:10 | ANA | Troy Terry | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 19:41 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Erik Karlsson, Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 16:05 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:59 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | — | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.70 | 6.96 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 36.7% | 63.3% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 24 | 11 |
| Blocks | 17 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 9 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:56 | 0.20 | 1.01 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:32 | 0.27 | 0.41 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 29:19 | 0.11 | 0.22 |
| Troy Terry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.38 | -0.03 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.09 | -0.08 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.05 | -0.08 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:37 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:29 | 0.18 | -0.32 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.35 | -0.33 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:31 | 0.01 | -0.38 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.06 | -0.54 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.23 | -0.63 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | -0.64 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.34 | -0.81 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.05 | -0.83 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:39 | 0.01 | -1.03 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:37 | 0.00 | -1.21 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.06 | 2.18 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.02 | 1.82 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.23 | 1.43 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.32 | 1.42 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:08 | 0.46 | 1.35 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.20 | 1.32 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 28:07 | 0.26 | 1.22 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:54 | 0.30 | 1.15 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:42 | 0.82 | 1.12 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:23 | 0.86 | 0.95 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:46 | 0.82 | 0.85 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:00 | 0.81 | 0.84 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:11 | 0.57 | 0.83 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:58 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.32 | 0.39 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22:33 | 0.95 | 0.38 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:38 | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.01 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 44 | 47 | 93.6% | 3.18 | W |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | -1.05 | O |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 on Dec 10, 2025, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 6.96 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 2.7 — Pittsburgh Penguins owned the better of the chances but Anaheim Ducks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Ryan Shea led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 1 assist.
Ville Husso stopped 44 of 47, worth 3.18 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 on Dec 10, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan Shea led all skaters at 2.18, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 6.96 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 2.7, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 28 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 47. High-danger chances went 9 to 24.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ville Husso stopped 44 of 47 (3.18 goals saved above expected); Arturs Silovs stopped 26 of 28 (-1.05 goals saved above expected).