Pittsburgh Penguins at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec 23, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 6 |
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 | William Nylander | R | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:21 | 1.06 | 3.08 |
| 2nd | Max Domi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.44 | 1.77 |
| 3rd | Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:26 | 0.15 | 1.57 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:07 | TOR | William Nylander | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:51 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 13:34 | TOR | Matias Maccelli | William Nylander, Philippe Myers | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 07:38 | TOR | Steven Lorentz | — | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 11:43 | PIT | Rutger McGroarty | — | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 01:00 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Parker Wotherspoon, Justin Brazeau | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 11:35 | TOR | Max Domi | Oliver Ekman-Larsson, William Nylander | 4v4 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 17:57 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Max Domi | 5v6 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 18:36 | TOR | William Nylander | John Tavares, Matthew Knies | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.48 | 4.51 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Hits | 16 | 19 |
| Blocks | 7 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 6 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:52 | 0.20 | 1.18 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.24 | 1.13 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:16 | 0.11 | 0.78 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:01 | 0.20 | 0.48 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.15 | 0.32 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:05 | 0.44 | 0.32 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:53 | 0.26 | 0.27 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:04 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:11 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:54 | 0.02 | -0.09 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.06 | -0.19 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:18 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:18 | 0.45 | -0.29 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:24 | 0.00 | -0.64 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22:42 | 0.14 | -0.67 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | R | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 18:21 | 1.06 | 3.08 |
| Max Domi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.44 | 1.77 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:26 | 0.15 | 1.57 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:53 | 0.80 | 1.41 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.37 | 1.16 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:56 | 0.45 | 0.89 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.27 | 0.74 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.03 | 0.73 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:33 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:10 | 0.06 | 0.61 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.02 | 0.49 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:11 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:17 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:50 | 0.09 | -0.10 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:41 | 0.14 | -0.11 |
| Chris Tanev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.02 | -0.13 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:36 | 0.02 | -0.32 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -0.58 | L |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | -0.75 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–3 on Dec 23, 2025.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 4.51 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.48 — the run of play matched the result, with Toronto Maple Leafs earning the better chances as well as the goals.
William Nylander led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.08 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 25 of 29, worth -0.58 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–3 on Dec 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — William Nylander led all skaters at 3.08, on 2G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 4.51 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.48, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 32 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 31. High-danger chances went 14 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 25 of 29 (-0.58 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 29 of 32 (-0.75 goals saved above expected).