New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Feb 26, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 1, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 4 |
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 | Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:38 | 0.50 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Connor Clifton | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.18 | 1.37 |
| 3rd | Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12:42 | 0.33 | 1.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:51 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Kris Letang, Evgeni Malkin | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 04:56 | NJD | Paul Cotter | Dougie Hamilton, Jack Hughes | 5v6 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 06:30 | PIT | Connor Clifton | Ryan Shea, Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 07:20 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Evgeni Malkin | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 18:01 | PIT | Blake Lizotte | — | 4v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.16 | 4.70 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Hits | 26 | 15 |
| Blocks | 11 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Cotter | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:05 | 0.19 | 0.68 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:10 | 0.10 | 0.27 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:00 | 0.59 | 0.15 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:42 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:30 | 0.39 | 0.02 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:47 | 0.47 | -0.05 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.12 | -0.06 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:02 | 0.05 | -0.11 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.11 | -0.17 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:53 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.14 | -0.23 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:50 | 0.21 | -0.26 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.03 | -0.32 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:07 | 0.11 | -0.35 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:58 | 0.14 | -0.39 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:09 | 0.13 | -0.47 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:59 | 0.03 | -0.60 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17:38 | 0.50 | 1.49 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.18 | 1.37 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:42 | 0.33 | 1.31 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.33 | 1.27 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.03 | 1.11 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:39 | 0.29 | 1.08 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:19 | 0.13 | 1.00 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:49 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:41 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:00 | 0.40 | 0.42 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:49 | 0.74 | 0.38 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:07 | 0.12 | 0.29 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.04 | 0.26 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.42 | 0.24 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:47 | 0.28 | 0.17 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.41 | 0.16 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 33 | 36 | 91.2% | 0.86 | L |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 29 | 30 | 96.6% | 1.77 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on Feb 26, 2026.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.7 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 3.16 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Evgeni Malkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 29 of 30, worth 1.77 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on Feb 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 4, New Jersey Devils 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Evgeni Malkin led all skaters at 1.49, on 0G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.7 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 3.16, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 29 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 35. High-danger chances went 18 to 17.