Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Mar 08, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 08, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 5 |
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 | Pavel Zacha | C | 3 | 0 | 4 | 16:59 | 0.31 | 2.21 |
| 2nd | Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 6 | 24:20 | 0.67 | 2.11 |
| 3rd | Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.19 | 1.73 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:27 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Morgan Geekie, Charlie McAvoy | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 08:47 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Viktor Arvidsson, Jonathan Aspirot | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 12:23 | BOS | David Pastrnak | — | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 14:44 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Rickard Rakell, Erik Karlsson | 5v3 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 06:02 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 06:35 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Tommy Novak, Ilya Solovyov | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 08:34 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | Viktor Arvidsson, Jonathan Aspirot | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 11:18 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Parker Wotherspoon, Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 00:17 | PIT | Tommy Novak | — | 3v3 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.31 | 3.66 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 42.8% | 57.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 17 | 24 |
| Blocks | 16 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Zacha | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 16:59 | 0.31 | 2.21 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.23 | 1.56 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:08 | 0.13 | 0.59 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.01 | 0.57 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:25 | 0.21 | 0.48 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.18 | 0.18 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:37 | 0.11 | 0.18 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:26 | 0.21 | 0.09 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:11 | 0.24 | 0.02 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:37 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:03 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:51 | 0.17 | -0.09 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:03 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:34 | 0.05 | -0.13 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:56 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:03 | 0.02 | -0.76 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 24:20 | 0.67 | 2.11 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.19 | 1.73 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:14 | 0.22 | 1.68 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:49 | 0.24 | 1.64 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:19 | 0.08 | 1.15 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.28 | 0.94 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:17 | 0.16 | 0.88 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:52 | 0.02 | 0.76 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.10 | 0.72 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.04 | 0.58 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:59 | 0.24 | 0.42 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:52 | 0.40 | 0.27 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:12 | 0.51 | 0.27 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:47 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:47 | 0.09 | 0.01 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:21 | 0.18 | -0.07 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:34 | 0.26 | -0.23 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 35 | 40 | 87.2% | -1.26 | O |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -1.86 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Boston Bruins 5–4 on Mar 08, 2026, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.66 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.31 — Pittsburgh Penguins edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Pavel Zacha led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.21 on 3 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 35 of 40, worth -1.26 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 5–4 on Mar 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Boston Bruins 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Pavel Zacha led all skaters at 2.21, on 3G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.66 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.31, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 28 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 39. High-danger chances went 10 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 35 of 40 (-1.26 goals saved above expected); Arturs Silovs stopped 24 of 28 (-1.86 goals saved above expected).