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 | Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:56 | 0.20 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 5 | 28:07 | 0.26 | 1.28 |
| 3rd | Noel Acciari | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
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 | 1.39 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 29:19 | 0.11 | 0.80 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:32 | 0.26 | 0.74 |
| Troy Terry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.13 | 0.70 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:39 | 0.01 | 0.70 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.05 | 0.35 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.35 | 0.10 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:29 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:37 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:31 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:37 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 28:07 | 0.26 | 1.28 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:42 | 0.55 | 0.75 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:54 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.25 | 0.64 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:11 | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.02 | 0.35 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:23 | 0.87 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.32 | 0.10 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.32 | 0.10 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:08 | 0.38 | 0.05 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:46 | 0.43 | 0.00 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22:33 | 0.88 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:38 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:58 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:00 | 0.81 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 44 | 47 | 93.6% | 3.05 | W |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.21 | 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.
Beckett Sennecke led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Ville Husso stopped 44 of 47, worth 3.05 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 — Beckett Sennecke led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 4 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 (3.05 goals saved above expected); Arturs Silovs stopped 26 of 28 (0.21 goals saved above expected).