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 | Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:22 | 0.11 | 0.84 |
| 2nd | Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 0 | 6 | 21:18 | 0.29 | 0.80 |
| 3rd | Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 14:32 | 0.36 | 0.75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21:18 | 0.29 | 0.80 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:38 | 0.35 | 0.74 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.03 | 0.35 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:26 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:18 | 0.20 | 0.25 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:46 | 0.27 | 0.10 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:05 | 0.47 | 0.10 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:03 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:00 | 0.47 | 0.05 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:04 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.36 | 0.00 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:58 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:24 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:31 | 0.24 | -0.15 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:22 | 0.11 | 0.84 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:32 | 0.36 | 0.75 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:33 | 0.13 | 0.74 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:10 | 0.17 | 0.64 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.24 | 0.60 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:03 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:37 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:31 | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:24 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:13 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:51 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:00 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:26 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 2.15 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 34 | 35 | 97.1% | 1.01 | 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.
Michael Eyssimont led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.84 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 26 of 28, worth 2.15 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 — Michael Eyssimont led all skaters at 0.84, on 0G, 1A and 1 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 (2.15 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 34 of 35 (1.01 goals saved above expected).