Calgary Flames at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Jan 10, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 2, Pittsburgh Penguins 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 2 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 1 |
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 | Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10:09 | 0.12 | 0.80 |
| 2nd | Matt Coronato | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19:15 | 0.18 | 0.80 |
| 3rd | Connor Zary | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.24 | 0.75 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:33 | CGY | Connor Zary | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 09:17 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Evgeni Malkin, Ben Kindel | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 00:42 | CGY | Matt Coronato | Rasmus Andersson, Mikael Backlund | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.60 | 2.86 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Hits | 17 | 15 |
| Blocks | 18 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 1 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Coronato | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:15 | 0.18 | 0.80 |
| Connor Zary | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.24 | 0.75 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:37 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:04 | 0.04 | 0.49 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:21 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:37 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:12 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:16 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:00 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:13 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| William Stromgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:27 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:32 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Justin Kirkland | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:00 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:20 | 0.10 | -0.20 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:31 | 0.30 | -0.20 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:09 | 0.12 | 0.80 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:59 | 0.06 | 0.44 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:51 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:14 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:57 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:22 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:03 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11:52 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:05 | 0.60 | -0.10 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:57 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:45 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 2.11 | W |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.66 | L |
Analysis
The Calgary Flames defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2–1 on Jan 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.86 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 1.6 — Pittsburgh Penguins owned the better of the chances but Calgary Flames took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Yegor Chinakhov led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.8 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Devin Cooley stopped 27 of 28, worth 2.11 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Calgary Flames beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2–1 on Jan 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Calgary Flames 2, Pittsburgh Penguins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Yegor Chinakhov led all skaters at 0.8, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.86 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 1.6, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 25 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 28. High-danger chances went 8 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Devin Cooley stopped 27 of 28 (2.11 goals saved above expected); Arturs Silovs stopped 23 of 25 (0.66 goals saved above expected).