Winnipeg Jets at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Mar 21, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Erik Karlsson | D | 2 | 0 | 5 | 25:31 | 0.43 | 2.85 |
| 2nd | Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 23:26 | 0.03 | 1.79 |
| 3rd | Brad Lambert | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:45 | 0.21 | 1.77 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:06 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Evgeni Malkin, Parker Wotherspoon | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 02:02 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Bryan Rust, Samuel Girard | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 03:50 | WPG | Morgan Barron | Brad Lambert | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 06:10 | WPG | Cole Koepke | Adam Lowry | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 15:22 | PIT | Erik Karlsson | Parker Wotherspoon, Yegor Chinakhov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 04:04 | WPG | Neal Pionk | Jonathan Toews, Gustav Nyquist | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 08:36 | WPG | Brad Lambert | — | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 12:45 | PIT | Erik Karlsson | Bryan Rust, Sidney Crosby | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | — | 1v0 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | — | 1v0 | 4–4 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.21 | 4.47 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 58.9% | 41.1% |
| Hits | 15 | 29 |
| Blocks | 12 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Lambert | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:45 | 0.21 | 1.77 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:23 | 0.06 | 1.27 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.69 | 1.00 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.31 | 0.91 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:08 | 0.62 | 0.82 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:30 | 0.03 | 0.71 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8:03 | 0.07 | 0.62 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:15 | 0.34 | 0.55 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:44 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.21 | 0.31 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:53 | 0.11 | 0.03 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.10 | -0.07 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.06 | -0.11 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:45 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:49 | 0.50 | -0.25 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:23 | 0.03 | -0.37 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:28 | 0.11 | -0.62 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29:38 | 0.04 | -1.20 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 25:31 | 0.43 | 2.85 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23:26 | 0.03 | 1.79 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:39 | 0.28 | 1.66 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18:49 | 0.66 | 1.65 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.15 | 1.12 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.41 | 0.87 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:47 | 0.44 | 0.87 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:58 | 0.61 | 0.33 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:47 | 0.10 | 0.31 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.14 | 0.31 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:28 | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:31 | 0.02 | -0.01 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.03 | -0.08 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:13 | 0.02 | -0.22 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.14 | -0.33 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 28 | 32 | 86.7% | -0.15 | O |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -0.23 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5–4 on Mar 21, 2026, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.47 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 4.21 — Pittsburgh Penguins edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Erik Karlsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.85 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg Jets 5–4 on Mar 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Winnipeg Jets 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Erik Karlsson led all skaters at 2.85, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.47 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 4.21, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 25 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 30. High-danger chances went 15 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 28 of 32 (-0.15 goals saved above expected); Arturs Silovs stopped 21 of 25 (-0.23 goals saved above expected).