Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Jan 29, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 2, Pittsburgh Penguins 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
| 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 | Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:27 | 0.40 | 3.27 |
| 2nd | Ryan Shea | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:51 | 0.17 | 3.07 |
| 3rd | Connor Dewar | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.28 | 2.58 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:32 | CHI | Connor Murphy | Ryan Greene, Frank Nazar | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:24 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Noel Acciari, Blake Lizotte | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:54 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Anthony Mantha, Parker Wotherspoon | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:30 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Evgeni Malkin | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 16:01 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Ben Kindel, Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 19:30 | PIT | Ryan Shea | Ilya Solovyov, Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 13:59 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Noel Acciari, Blake Lizotte | 5v5 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 14:31 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Frank Nazar | 5v5 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.53 | 4.85 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 34.9% | 65.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Hits | 13 | 18 |
| Blocks | 16 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.07 | 0.90 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:34 | 0.06 | 0.40 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:56 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:18 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.22 | 0.14 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:15 | 0.41 | 0.04 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.03 | -0.01 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:48 | 0.26 | -0.37 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:52 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:47 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:53 | 0.23 | -0.57 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:16 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:35 | 0.00 | -0.78 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:44 | 0.07 | -0.88 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.28 | -0.97 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.47 | -0.98 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:46 | 0.02 | -2.11 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.03 | -2.29 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13:27 | 0.40 | 3.27 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:51 | 0.17 | 3.07 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.28 | 2.58 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:35 | 0.21 | 2.43 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13:14 | 0.50 | 2.35 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.02 | 2.23 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:10 | 0.05 | 1.98 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:24 | 0.18 | 1.94 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:40 | 0.09 | 1.49 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10:36 | 0.41 | 1.30 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:53 | 0.58 | 1.14 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:58 | 0.31 | 1.07 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.05 | 0.39 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:18 | 0.11 | 0.21 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:15 | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:00 | 0.49 | 0.18 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:10 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18:04 | 0.56 | -0.03 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 39 | 45 | 86.7% | -1.41 | L |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | 0.23 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6–2 on Jan 29, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.85 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.53 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Anthony Mantha led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.27 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6–2 on Jan 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 6, Chicago Blackhawks 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 3.27, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.85 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.53, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 20 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 45. High-danger chances went 15 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Arvid Soderblom stopped 39 of 45 (-1.41 goals saved above expected); Arturs Silovs stopped 18 of 20 (0.23 goals saved above expected).