Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators on Dec 18, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 0, Ottawa Senators 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 0 |
| Ottawa Senators 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 | Brady Tkachuk | L | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17:02 | 0.65 | 2.45 |
| 2nd | Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.14 | 1.56 |
| 3rd | Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.16 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:16 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Drake Batherson, Tim Stützle | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:34 | OTT | David Perron | Jordan Spence, Drake Batherson | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:50 | OTT | Claude Giroux | Michael Amadio, Ridly Greig | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 13:55 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Fabian Zetterlund, Nick Jensen | 5v5 | 0–4 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.62 | 2.97 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 52.3% | 47.7% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.9% | 55.1% |
| Hits | 21 | 18 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.25 | 0.39 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:41 | 0.39 | 0.18 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.01 | -0.04 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.07 | -0.11 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:36 | 0.04 | -0.11 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18:52 | 0.86 | -0.16 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.06 | -0.17 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.18 | -0.18 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:12 | 0.05 | -0.22 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:14 | 0.28 | -0.23 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.02 | -0.30 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.07 | -0.43 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:01 | 0.04 | -0.45 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.06 | -0.46 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.01 | -0.53 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.11 | -0.58 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:56 | 0.01 | -0.90 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.01 | -1.00 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:02 | 0.65 | 2.45 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.14 | 1.56 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.16 | 1.43 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.01 | 1.41 |
| David Perron | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.18 | 1.35 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.71 | 1.33 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.15 | 1.10 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:34 | 0.00 | 0.87 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.11 | 0.78 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:45 | 0.21 | 0.74 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:17 | 0.24 | 0.70 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:04 | 0.14 | 0.63 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:27 | 0.01 | 0.31 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:12 | 0.10 | 0.19 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:41 | 0.05 | 0.14 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:10 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Kurtis MacDermid | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:41 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -1.17 | L |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 25 | 25 | 100.0% | 2.34 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–0 on Dec 18, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Ottawa Senators generated 2.97 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.62 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Brady Tkachuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.45 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 25 of 25, worth 2.34 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–0 on Dec 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brady Tkachuk led all skaters at 2.45, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 2.97 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.62, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 25 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 26. High-danger chances went 11 to 9.