Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins on Mar 03, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 1, Boston Bruins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 1 |
| Boston Bruins 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 | Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:38 | 0.51 | 1.05 |
| 2nd | Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 0 | 6 | 21:18 | 0.33 | 1.02 |
| 3rd | Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:22 | 0.11 | 0.97 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:42 | PIT | Erik Karlsson | Bryan Rust | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 05:10 | BOS | Marat Khusnutdinov | Michael Eyssimont | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 06:00 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | Nikita Zadorov, Pavel Zacha | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.89 | 2.89 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 49.3% | 50.7% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| Hits | 24 | 23 |
| Blocks | 23 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:38 | 0.51 | 1.05 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21:18 | 0.33 | 1.02 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:05 | 0.47 | 0.33 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:00 | 0.47 | 0.30 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.04 | 0.28 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:58 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:18 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:26 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:03 | 0.21 | -0.01 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.36 | -0.02 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:24 | 0.17 | -0.02 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:04 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:46 | 0.27 | -0.12 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:31 | 0.24 | -0.26 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.07 | -0.29 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:22 | 0.11 | 0.97 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:33 | 0.13 | 0.94 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:32 | 0.36 | 0.91 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.24 | 0.81 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:03 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:10 | 0.26 | 0.66 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.00 | 0.66 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:00 | 0.12 | 0.51 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.17 | 0.29 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:37 | 0.08 | 0.23 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.34 | 0.07 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:26 | 0.13 | -0.03 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:31 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:24 | 0.30 | -0.07 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.27 | -0.07 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:51 | 0.06 | -0.24 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:13 | 0.11 | -0.42 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.82 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 34 | 35 | 97.1% | 2.42 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2–1 on Mar 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Boston Bruins generated 2.89 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.89 — Pittsburgh Penguins owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Bryan Rust led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.05 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 34 of 35, worth 2.42 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2–1 on Mar 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 2, Pittsburgh Penguins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Bryan Rust led all skaters at 1.05, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.89 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.89, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 35 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 28. High-danger chances went 8 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 26 of 28 (0.82 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 34 of 35 (2.42 goals saved above expected).