San Jose Sharks at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec 13, 2025. Final score: San Jose Sharks 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 6 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 5 |
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 | Tyler Toffoli | C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 16:17 | 0.34 | 2.83 |
| 2nd | Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:45 | 0.42 | 1.98 |
| 3rd | Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23:34 | 0.40 | 1.92 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:27 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Sam Dickinson, Alexander Wennberg | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:41 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Anthony Mantha, Bryan Rust | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:19 | PIT | Rutger McGroarty | Ben Kindel, Kris Letang | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 09:42 | PIT | Kevin Hayes | Noel Acciari, Connor Dewar | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 19:53 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Sidney Crosby, Anthony Mantha | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 05:25 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Bryan Rust, Erik Karlsson | 5v4 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 07:33 | SJS | John Klingberg | Tyler Toffoli, William Eklund | 3v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 14:19 | SJS | William Eklund | Alexander Wennberg, Adam Gaudette | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 17:33 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Tyler Toffoli, Collin Graf | 5v6 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 18:22 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Alexander Wennberg, Macklin Celebrini | 5v6 | 5–5 |
| OT 02:57 | SJS | John Klingberg | Macklin Celebrini, Collin Graf | 3v3 | 6–5 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.76 | 4.11 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 49.3% | 50.7% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 3/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Hits | 17 | 14 |
| Blocks | 16 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 16:17 | 0.34 | 2.83 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23:34 | 0.40 | 1.92 |
| John Klingberg | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24:34 | 0.31 | 1.60 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 27:14 | 0.78 | 1.53 |
| William Eklund | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:29 | 0.62 | 1.44 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:17 | 0.03 | 1.43 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:23 | 0.17 | 0.79 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:56 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:13 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:28 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:10 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:03 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:46 | 0.30 | -0.15 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:41 | 0.20 | -0.20 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:59 | 0.68 | -0.20 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 21:45 | 0.42 | 1.98 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:50 | 0.18 | 1.88 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 22:27 | 0.50 | 1.44 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.18 | 0.84 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:26 | 0.29 | 0.75 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:19 | 0.28 | 0.75 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:57 | 0.22 | 0.69 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 29:21 | 0.09 | 0.59 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:40 | 0.17 | 0.49 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:24 | 0.44 | 0.10 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:40 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:12 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:37 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:46 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:13 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 38 | 43 | 88.4% | 1.38 | W |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 25 | 31 | 80.6% | -3.45 | O |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–5 on Dec 13, 2025, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.11 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 4.76 — San Jose Sharks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Tyler Toffoli led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.83 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 38 of 43, worth 1.38 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–5 on Dec 13, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tyler Toffoli led all skaters at 2.83, on 2G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.11 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 4.76, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 31 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 43. High-danger chances went 21 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 38 of 43 (1.38 goals saved above expected); Arturs Silovs stopped 25 of 31 (-3.45 goals saved above expected).