Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators on Mar 26, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Ottawa Senators 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 4 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
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 | Rickard Rakell | R | 2 | 1 | 6 | 20:52 | 1.00 | 3.13 |
| 2nd | Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 2 | 8 | 26:08 | 0.61 | 2.78 |
| 3rd | Drake Batherson | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19:41 | 0.83 | 1.69 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:28 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:46 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:50 | OTT | Nick Cousins | Tyler Kleven, Linus Ullmark | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 03:45 | PIT | Erik Karlsson | Rickard Rakell, Ben Kindel | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 01:43 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust | 3v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 03:58 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Tim Stützle, Jordan Spence | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | OTT | Drake Batherson | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | PIT | Ben Kindel | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 38 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 6.71 | 4.77 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 55.7% | 44.3% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 30.8% | 69.2% |
| Hits | 15 | 31 |
| Blocks | 15 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 20:52 | 1.00 | 3.13 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 26:08 | 0.61 | 2.78 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:34 | 0.32 | 1.43 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:12 | 0.06 | 0.83 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:43 | 0.24 | 0.81 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:02 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.06 | 0.58 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:39 | 0.12 | 0.50 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:36 | 0.11 | 0.30 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:24 | 0.60 | 0.25 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:44 | 0.44 | 0.20 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:25 | 0.58 | 0.01 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.30 | -0.18 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:11 | 0.04 | -0.19 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:12 | 0.37 | -0.27 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:39 | 0.01 | -0.35 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19:41 | 0.83 | 1.69 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23:21 | 0.40 | 1.42 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:01 | 0.56 | 1.40 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:32 | 0.20 | 1.25 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:48 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:00 | 0.01 | 0.55 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.14 | 0.27 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.39 | 0.22 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:37 | 0.08 | -0.03 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.01 | -0.16 |
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.19 | -0.17 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.04 | -0.27 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.21 | -0.27 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:23 | 0.11 | -0.38 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Jorian Donovan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:22 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:00 | 0.00 | -0.65 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:22 | 0.02 | -1.21 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | 0.62 | W |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 37 | 40 | 92.1% | 2.37 | O |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–3 on Mar 26, 2026, a one-goal game.
Ottawa Senators generated 4.77 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 6.71 — Pittsburgh Penguins edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Rickard Rakell led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.13 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 37 of 40, worth 2.37 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4–3 on Mar 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Ottawa Senators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Rickard Rakell led all skaters at 3.13, on 2G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 4.77 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 6.71, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 38 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 29. High-danger chances went 14 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 26 of 29 (0.62 goals saved above expected); Linus Ullmark stopped 37 of 40 (2.37 goals saved above expected).