Pittsburgh Penguins at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the St. Louis Blues on Apr 14, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 5, St. Louis Blues 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 5 |
| St. Louis Blues score | 7 |
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 | Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:40 | 0.77 | 2.68 |
| 2nd | Dylan Holloway | L | 2 | 1 | 5 | 19:02 | 1.17 | 2.04 |
| 3rd | Avery Hayes | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13:48 | 0.37 | 1.65 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:14 | PIT | Rutger McGroarty | Kevin Hayes | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:40 | PIT | Avery Hayes | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 17:23 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Kevin Hayes | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 1st 18:44 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Robert Thomas | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 02:58 | PIT | Elmer Soderblom | Ben Kindel, Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 04:51 | STL | Oskar Sundqvist | Alexey Toropchenko, Philip Broberg | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 10:37 | STL | Logan Mailloux | Jonathan Drouin, Jake Neighbours | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 2nd 15:49 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Jake Neighbours, Dylan Holloway | 5v4 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 04:11 | STL | Dylan Holloway | Jimmy Snuggerud, Robert Thomas | 5v5 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 04:55 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Jordan Kyrou, Jordan Binnington | 5v5 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 12:20 | PIT | Avery Hayes | Ryan Shea, Arturs Silovs | 5v5 | 5–6 |
| 3rd 18:17 | STL | Dylan Holloway | Jimmy Snuggerud, Logan Mailloux | 5v6 | 5–7 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.30 | 4.30 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Hits | 15 | 20 |
| Blocks | 10 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Hayes | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 13:48 | 0.37 | 1.65 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:23 | 0.18 | 1.29 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14:01 | 0.19 | 1.28 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.07 | 0.75 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:58 | 0.16 | 0.69 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.25 | 0.60 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.16 | 0.59 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:05 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:00 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Luke Vlooswyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:41 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Rafael Harvey-Pinard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:01 | 0.35 | -0.05 |
| Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 16:40 | 0.77 | 2.68 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 19:02 | 1.17 | 2.04 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:27 | 0.08 | 1.44 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.01 | 1.43 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.26 | 0.90 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.29 | 0.79 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.49 | 0.70 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:45 | 0.26 | 0.69 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:38 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:43 | 0.12 | 0.54 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:54 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:36 | 0.16 | 0.25 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:26 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:48 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:04 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -2.51 | |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7 | 9 | 77.8% | -1.47 | L |
| Jordan Binnington | St. Louis Blues | 18 | 23 | 78.3% | -3.62 | W |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 7–5 on Apr 14, 2026.
St. Louis Blues generated 4.3 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.3 — the run of play matched the result, with St. Louis Blues earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jimmy Snuggerud led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.68 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 7 of 9, worth -1.47 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs St. Louis Blues game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7–5 on Apr 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 7, Pittsburgh Penguins 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jimmy Snuggerud led all skaters at 2.68, on 2G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 4.3 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.3, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 23 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 31. High-danger chances went 10 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 17 of 21 (-2.51 goals saved above expected); Jordan Binnington stopped 18 of 23 (-3.62 goals saved above expected).