Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins on Jan 11, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 0, Boston Bruins 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 0 |
| Boston Bruins 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 | Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.02 | 1.70 |
| 2nd | Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:53 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| 3rd | Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.19 | 0.99 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:00 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Henri Jokiharju, Casey Mittelstadt | 5v5 | 0–1 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.54 | 2.56 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/6 |
| Faceoff % | 44.0% | 56.0% |
| Hits | 18 | 15 |
| Blocks | 17 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:37 | 0.02 | 0.87 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:28 | 0.31 | 0.23 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.35 | 0.21 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:54 | 0.36 | 0.16 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:19 | 0.16 | 0.13 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:12 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:50 | 0.22 | 0.11 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:26 | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:38 | 0.29 | -0.03 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:34 | 0.22 | -0.08 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:08 | 0.53 | -0.12 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.04 | -0.12 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:12 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:36 | 0.05 | -0.14 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:09 | 0.02 | -0.24 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.02 | 1.70 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:53 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.19 | 0.99 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12:47 | 0.66 | 0.51 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.36 | 0.12 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:48 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:37 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.46 | 0.08 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:32 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:48 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:36 | 0.37 | -0.12 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:34 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:41 | 0.18 | -0.20 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:42 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.04 | -0.33 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | -0.71 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 18 | 19 | 94.4% | 1.42 | L |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 27 | 27 | 100.0% | 2.65 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 1–0 on Jan 11, 2026, a one-goal game.
Boston Bruins generated 2.56 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.54 — Boston Bruins edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Henri Jokiharju led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.7 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 27 of 27, worth 2.65 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 1–0 on Jan 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 1, Pittsburgh Penguins 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Henri Jokiharju led all skaters at 1.7, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.56 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.54, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 27 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 18. High-danger chances went 18 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 18 of 19 (1.42 goals saved above expected); Joonas Korpisalo stopped 27 of 27 (2.65 goals saved above expected).