Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Chicago Blackhawks on Dec 29, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 7, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 7 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
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 | Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19:37 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| 2nd | Justin Brazeau | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11:37 | 0.44 | 2.59 |
| 3rd | Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19:45 | 0.05 | 2.55 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:38 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Jack St. Ivany, Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:19 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 08:20 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Anthony Mantha, Tommy Novak | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 1st 12:03 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Ryan Shea, Blake Lizotte | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 10:50 | CHI | Nick Foligno | Colton Dach, Sam Lafferty | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 12:20 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Ben Kindel, Ville Koivunen | 4v5 | 5–1 |
| 2nd 13:17 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Connor Dewar, Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 6–1 |
| 2nd 13:30 | CHI | Wyatt Kaiser | Ryan Greene, Connor Murphy | 5v5 | 6–2 |
| 2nd 18:48 | PIT | Noel Acciari | Jack St. Ivany, Blake Lizotte | 5v5 | 7–2 |
| 3rd 19:59 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Jason Dickinson | 5v5 | 7–3 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.62 | 3.33 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 36.6% | 63.4% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Hits | 17 | 26 |
| Blocks | 17 | 4 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19:37 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11:37 | 0.44 | 2.59 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19:45 | 0.05 | 2.55 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.03 | 1.57 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.00 | 1.53 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:20 | 0.23 | 1.40 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:38 | 0.11 | 1.33 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:35 | 0.43 | 1.11 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.32 | 1.00 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.25 | 0.67 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.06 | 0.66 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:37 | 0.12 | 0.61 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:18 | 0.14 | 0.24 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:36 | 0.22 | -0.11 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:27 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:49 | 0.01 | -0.34 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:39 | 0.02 | -0.91 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:03 | 0.61 | 1.83 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.02 | 1.10 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.01 | 0.90 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.04 | 0.72 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.21 | 0.60 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.11 | 0.58 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.52 | 0.57 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:02 | 0.26 | 0.49 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.17 | 0.45 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:11 | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.11 | 0.18 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:05 | 0.14 | -0.24 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:03 | 0.47 | -0.28 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.18 | -0.44 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.23 | -0.51 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:04 | 0.31 | -0.62 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:53 | 0.02 | -0.76 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:20 | 0.04 | -0.87 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | 0.36 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 5 | 9 | 55.6% | -3.33 | L |
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 12 | 15 | 80.0% | -1.13 |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 7–3 on Dec 29, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.33 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.62 — Chicago Blackhawks owned the better of the chances but Pittsburgh Penguins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Ryan Shea led all skaters with a Game Score of 4.0 on 3 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7–3 on Dec 29, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 7, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan Shea led all skaters at 4.0, on 0G, 3A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.33 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.62, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 24 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 24. High-danger chances went 10 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Arturs Silovs stopped 21 of 24 (0.36 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 5 of 9 (-3.33 goals saved above expected).