Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New Jersey Devils on Apr 09, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 5, New Jersey Devils 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 5 |
| New Jersey Devils 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 | Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.27 | 2.65 |
| 2nd | Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.71 | 2.65 |
| 3rd | Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.11 | 2.17 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:53 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Yegor Chinakhov, Kris Letang | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 09:51 | NJD | Paul Cotter | Dougie Hamilton, Brian Halonen | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 11:43 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Evgeni Malkin, Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 11:52 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Ryan Shea, Sidney Crosby | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 15:07 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jonas Siegenthaler, Connor Brown | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 06:50 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Sidney Crosby, Yegor Chinakhov | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 17:00 | PIT | Erik Karlsson | Parker Wotherspoon, Noel Acciari | 6v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.38 | 1.95 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 55.3% | 44.7% |
| Hits | 7 | 12 |
| Blocks | 8 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.27 | 2.65 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.71 | 2.65 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.11 | 2.17 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14:43 | 0.66 | 2.06 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:21 | 0.23 | 1.96 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.01 | 1.53 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:15 | 0.01 | 1.21 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:21 | 0.19 | 1.07 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 18:06 | 1.09 | 1.03 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:30 | 0.22 | 0.90 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:50 | 0.02 | 0.65 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:40 | 0.01 | 0.42 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:13 | 0.07 | -0.09 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.04 | -0.47 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.18 | 1.16 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.16 | 0.94 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:04 | 0.08 | 0.89 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:54 | 0.00 | 0.77 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:49 | 0.44 | 0.57 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.24 | 0.35 |
| Marc McLaughlin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:41 | 0.05 | 0.31 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:00 | 0.37 | -0.38 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:24 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:59 | 0.13 | -0.59 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.10 | -0.67 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.06 | -0.67 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:01 | 0.03 | -0.77 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.06 | -1.06 |
| Dennis Cholowski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:40 | 0.04 | -1.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | -0.11 | W |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -0.99 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New Jersey Devils 5–2 on Apr 09, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 1.95 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.38 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Yegor Chinakhov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.65 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 5–2 on Apr 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 5, New Jersey Devils 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Yegor Chinakhov led all skaters at 2.65, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 1.95 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.38, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 30 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 21. High-danger chances went 12 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 19 of 21 (-0.11 goals saved above expected); Jake Allen stopped 25 of 29 (-0.99 goals saved above expected).