Pittsburgh Penguins at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Calgary Flames on Jan 21, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Calgary Flames 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 4 |
| Calgary Flames 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 | Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.04 | 1.38 |
| 2nd | Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:26 | 0.12 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:13 | 0.29 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:49 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Ryan Shea, Jack St. Ivany | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 12:32 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Tommy Novak, Evgeni Malkin | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 19:57 | CGY | Yegor Sharangovich | Zach Whitecloud, Kevin Bahl | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 00:50 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 09:19 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Jack St. Ivany | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.55 | 1.90 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Hits | 17 | 24 |
| Blocks | 17 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.04 | 1.38 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:26 | 0.12 | 1.34 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:13 | 0.29 | 1.29 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:14 | 0.31 | 0.85 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:47 | 0.27 | 0.79 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:18 | 0.30 | 0.69 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.27 | 0.65 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:14 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:13 | 0.27 | 0.15 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:39 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:06 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.38 | 0.00 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.20 | 0.70 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:12 | 0.06 | 0.59 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:34 | 0.09 | 0.54 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:05 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:33 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Martin Pospisil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:37 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Justin Kirkland | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:51 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:25 | 0.29 | -0.05 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | -0.55 | W |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -0.63 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Calgary Flames 4–1 on Jan 21, 2026.
Calgary Flames generated 1.9 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.55 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jack St. Ivany led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.38 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 18 of 19, worth -0.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Calgary Flames game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 4–1 on Jan 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Calgary Flames 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack St. Ivany led all skaters at 1.38, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 1.9 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.55, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 25 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 19. High-danger chances went 10 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 18 of 19 (-0.55 goals saved above expected); Dustin Wolf stopped 21 of 25 (-0.63 goals saved above expected).