Pittsburgh Penguins at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Edmonton Oilers on Jan 22, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 6, Edmonton Oilers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 6 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 2 |
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 | Anthony Mantha | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13:43 | 0.46 | 2.06 |
| 2nd | Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13:07 | 0.14 | 1.88 |
| 3rd | Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.51 | 1.74 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:20 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Justin Brazeau, Connor Clifton | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 02:42 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Justin Brazeau, Brett Kulak | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 02:57 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Ryan Shea, Jack St. Ivany | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 05:19 | EDM | Jake Walman | Mattias Janmark | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 12:29 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust | 5v6 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 14:27 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | — | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 02:50 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Tommy Novak, Jack St. Ivany | 5v5 | 6–1 |
| 3rd 13:57 | EDM | Matt Savoie | Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.95 | 2.70 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.1% | 54.9% |
| Hits | 13 | 20 |
| Blocks | 9 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 13:43 | 0.46 | 2.06 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:07 | 0.14 | 1.88 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.51 | 1.74 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:19 | 0.06 | 1.54 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:59 | 0.00 | 1.48 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.21 | 1.17 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.11 | 1.08 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.03 | 0.94 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.01 | 0.73 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:13 | 0.31 | 0.65 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:58 | 0.02 | 0.57 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.34 | 0.47 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.24 | 0.31 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:48 | 0.11 | -0.17 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Walman | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:20 | 0.12 | 0.70 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.03 | 0.48 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.02 | 0.44 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:07 | 0.16 | 0.21 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:48 | 0.27 | 0.18 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:53 | 0.29 | 0.17 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:46 | 0.21 | 0.14 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:17 | 0.51 | -0.00 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:25 | 0.03 | -0.01 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.03 | -0.09 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:39 | 0.20 | -0.15 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:27 | 0.63 | -0.24 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.17 | -0.26 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:35 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:19 | 0.02 | -0.36 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:13 | 0.02 | -0.47 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.02 | -0.51 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 0.59 | W |
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 17 | 23 | 72.7% | -3.26 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6–2 on Jan 22, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.7 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.95 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Anthony Mantha led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.06 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 30 of 32, worth 0.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Edmonton Oilers 6–2 on Jan 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 6, Edmonton Oilers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Anthony Mantha led all skaters at 2.06, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.7 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.95, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 22 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 32. High-danger chances went 12 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Arturs Silovs stopped 30 of 32 (0.59 goals saved above expected); Tristan Jarry stopped 17 of 23 (-3.26 goals saved above expected).