Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Jan 16, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 3 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins 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 | Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:15 | 0.42 | 2.34 |
| 2nd | Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.43 | 1.78 |
| 3rd | Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.07 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:16 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Ben Kindel, Anthony Mantha | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:25 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Kris Letang, Sidney Crosby | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 01:16 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Evgeni Malkin, Tommy Novak | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 02:17 | PHI | Rodrigo Abols | Cam York, Carl Grundstrom | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 18:29 | PIT | Blake Lizotte | Noel Acciari | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 03:10 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Evgeni Malkin, Rickard Rakell | 5v4 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 04:27 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Tommy Novak | 5v5 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 10:54 | PHI | Nick Seeler | Denver Barkey, Noah Juulsen | 5v5 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 17:25 | PHI | Matvei Michkov | Denver Barkey, Sean Couturier | 5v5 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.32 | 4.24 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 3/4 |
| Faceoff % | 47.2% | 52.8% |
| Hits | 22 | 20 |
| Blocks | 11 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Barkey | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:15 | 0.42 | 2.34 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:45 | 0.66 | 1.68 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:09 | 0.32 | 1.66 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.32 | 0.83 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:02 | 0.22 | 0.73 |
| Rodrigo Abols | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:37 | 0.21 | 0.72 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:18 | 0.04 | 0.46 |
| Owen Tippett | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:37 | 0.25 | 0.29 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:16 | 0.45 | 0.19 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:33 | 0.46 | 0.14 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.07 | -0.21 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:39 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.02 | -0.54 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:39 | 0.30 | -0.66 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:34 | 0.18 | -1.35 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.25 | -1.50 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.00 | -1.66 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.43 | 1.78 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.07 | 1.72 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.01 | 1.60 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.39 | 1.55 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.09 | 1.30 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.13 | 1.29 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:44 | 0.28 | 1.14 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.05 | 0.95 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:45 | 0.26 | 0.95 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:32 | 0.00 | 0.90 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.48 | 0.88 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:19 | 0.13 | 0.84 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:49 | 0.36 | 0.81 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.75 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:35 | 0.61 | 0.39 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:26 | 0.13 | 0.07 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:39 | 0.03 | -0.69 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksei Kolosov | Philadelphia Flyers | 13 | 16 | 81.2% | -0.79 | L |
| Samuel Ersson | Philadelphia Flyers | 11 | 14 | 78.6% | -0.69 | |
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 31 | 34 | 90.9% | 1.01 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6–3 on Jan 16, 2026.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.24 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 4.32 — Philadelphia Flyers owned the better of the chances but Pittsburgh Penguins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Denver Barkey led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.34 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 31 of 34, worth 1.01 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6–3 on Jan 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 6, Philadelphia Flyers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Denver Barkey led all skaters at 2.34, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.24 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 4.32, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 33 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 30. High-danger chances went 23 to 18.