Utah Mammoth at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec 14, 2025. Final score: Utah Mammoth 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 5 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 4 |
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 | Ben Kindel | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.26 | 2.25 |
| 2nd | Justin Brazeau | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.15 | 1.68 |
| 3rd | Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20:45 | 0.12 | 1.37 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:48 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Ben Kindel, Rutger McGroarty | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:21 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Rickard Rakell | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 05:40 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Ryan Shea, Kris Letang | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 01:07 | UTA | Nate Schmidt | Nick Schmaltz, JJ Peterka | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 01:22 | UTA | Michael Carcone | — | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 05:35 | UTA | Sean Durzi | Kailer Yamamoto, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 07:06 | UTA | Michael Carcone | Barrett Hayton, Daniil But | 4v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 14:06 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Erik Karlsson, Ben Kindel | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 00:42 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | John Marino | 3v3 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 16 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.91 | 1.16 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 72.0% | 28.0% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 9 | 18 |
| Blocks | 7 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 22:51 | 1.70 | 1.31 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 12:20 | 0.30 | 1.29 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:57 | 0.03 | 1.13 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:18 | 0.00 | 0.98 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.11 | 0.96 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 21:55 | 0.56 | 0.77 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:16 | 0.53 | 0.74 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:45 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:26 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:29 | 0.02 | 0.28 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:03 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.36 | 0.12 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:48 | 0.10 | -0.04 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Kindel | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.26 | 2.25 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.15 | 1.68 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:45 | 0.12 | 1.37 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28:27 | 0.07 | 1.15 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:08 | 0.08 | 1.07 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:01 | 0.00 | 0.93 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:11 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:27 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:58 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:13 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:31 | 0.13 | -0.39 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:46 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:07 | 0.04 | -0.69 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.21 | -0.71 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:43 | 0.00 | -0.72 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:35 | 0.11 | -0.76 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 12 | 16 | 75.0% | -2.84 | W |
| Sergei Murashov | Pittsburgh Penguins | 31 | 36 | 86.1% | -2.09 | O |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4 on Dec 14, 2025, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 1.16 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.91 — Utah Mammoth edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Ben Kindel led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.25 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Sergei Murashov stopped 31 of 36, worth -2.09 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4 on Dec 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ben Kindel led all skaters at 2.25, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 1.16 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.91, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 36 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 16. High-danger chances went 14 to 6.