Edmonton Oilers at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec 16, 2025. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 6 |
| 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 | Connor McDavid | C | 2 | 2 | 6 | 22:31 | 0.97 | 2.68 |
| 2nd | Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 4 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.33 | 2.41 |
| 3rd | Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:11 | 0.07 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:38 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl | 3v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:52 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 19:15 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:35 | EDM | Matt Savoie | Alec Regula, Mattias Janmark | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 06:24 | PIT | Erik Karlsson | Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 09:36 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl | 4v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 06:47 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | Leon Draisaitl, Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 16:51 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Anthony Mantha, Erik Karlsson | 6v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 18:41 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Zach Hyman | 6v5 | 6–3 |
| 3rd 19:46 | PIT | Danton Heinen | Tommy Novak, Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 6–4 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.29 | 3.40 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Power play | 3/4 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 62.0% | 38.0% |
| Hits | 8 | 27 |
| Blocks | 19 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 22:31 | 0.97 | 2.68 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.33 | 2.41 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:51 | 0.85 | 1.44 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 24:04 | 0.17 | 1.39 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.09 | 0.80 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:34 | 0.29 | 0.80 |
| Alec Regula | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.11 | 0.39 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:59 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:17 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:42 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:16 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Quinn Hutson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:59 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24:11 | 0.07 | 1.49 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.32 | 1.39 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19:06 | 0.42 | 1.28 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:20 | 0.37 | 1.04 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:06 | 0.22 | 0.75 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 23:59 | 1.65 | 0.60 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:07 | 0.16 | 0.54 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:42 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:38 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -0.47 | W |
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 17 | 22 | 77.3% | -1.55 | L |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–4 on Dec 16, 2025.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.4 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 4.29 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Connor McDavid led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.68 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–4 on Dec 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor McDavid led all skaters at 2.68, on 2G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.4 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 4.29, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 23 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 30. High-danger chances went 9 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Tristan Jarry stopped 26 of 30 (-0.47 goals saved above expected); Stuart Skinner stopped 17 of 22 (-1.55 goals saved above expected).