Pittsburgh Penguins at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vancouver Canucks on Jan 25, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Vancouver Canucks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Ben Kindel | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 13:28 | 0.69 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26:57 | 0.06 | 1.79 |
| 3rd | Teddy Blueger | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15:31 | 0.51 | 1.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 05:24 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Tommy Novak, Yegor Chinakhov | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 08:41 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Ryan Shea, Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 17:22 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Justin Brazeau, Brett Kulak | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 06:29 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Elias Pettersson, Evander Kane | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 14:00 | VAN | Teddy Blueger | Liam Ohgren, Filip Hronek | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.98 | 6.05 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 27 |
| Corsi % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| Hits | 27 | 25 |
| Blocks | 14 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Kindel | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 13:28 | 0.69 | 2.08 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.05 | 1.28 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:01 | 0.61 | 1.26 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.10 | 1.12 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:04 | 0.04 | 1.12 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:33 | 0.18 | 0.95 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:28 | 0.01 | 0.72 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:27 | 0.14 | 0.34 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:40 | 0.06 | 0.13 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.14 | 0.06 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:54 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:20 | 0.21 | -0.11 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:57 | 0.15 | -0.17 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.20 | -0.22 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.21 | -0.28 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.42 | -0.39 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:57 | 0.06 | 1.79 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:31 | 0.51 | 1.35 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.09 | 1.25 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:54 | 0.67 | 1.06 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.28 | 0.85 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:21 | 0.25 | 0.48 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:03 | 0.46 | 0.48 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:26 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:26 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:40 | 0.59 | 0.19 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:10 | 0.36 | 0.16 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:11 | 0.16 | -0.07 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:39 | 0.17 | -0.14 |
| Filip Chytil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.60 | -0.23 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.08 | -0.60 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:28 | 0.04 | -0.61 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.10 | -0.72 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:05 | 0.00 | -0.88 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 2.27 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 0.13 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3–2 on Jan 25, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vancouver Canucks generated 6.05 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.98 — Vancouver Canucks owned the better of the chances but Pittsburgh Penguins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Ben Kindel led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.08 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 30 of 32, worth 2.27 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 3–2 on Jan 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ben Kindel led all skaters at 2.08, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 6.05 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.98, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 25 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 32. High-danger chances went 16 to 27.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 30 of 32 (2.27 goals saved above expected); Kevin Lankinen stopped 22 of 25 (0.13 goals saved above expected).