Winnipeg Jets at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct 05, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 05, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 3 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins 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 | Declan Carlile | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:23 | 0.21 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Ben Kindel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.23 | 1.98 |
| 3rd | Alex Iafallo | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:24 | 0.26 | 1.52 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 09:27 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Declan Carlile, Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 04:43 | WPG | Alex Iafallo | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 07:08 | WPG | Adam Lowry | Alex Iafallo, Dylan DeMelo | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 08:53 | PIT | Declan Carlile | Ben Kindel, Ville Koivunen | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 09:02 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | Josh Morrissey | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.35 | 3.07 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.1% | 53.9% |
| Hits | 23 | 11 |
| Blocks | 14 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Iafallo | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10:24 | 0.26 | 1.52 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:24 | 0.05 | 1.49 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.07 | 0.82 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:03 | 0.04 | 0.55 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:04 | 0.14 | 0.44 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:21 | 0.61 | 0.42 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.04 | 0.41 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:59 | 0.24 | 0.39 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:29 | 0.15 | 0.37 |
| Viggo Björck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:30 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:53 | 0.04 | -0.06 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:50 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:05 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:18 | 0.68 | -0.41 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21:59 | 0.28 | -0.43 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:04 | 0.52 | -0.61 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Declan Carlile | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:23 | 0.21 | 2.03 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.23 | 1.98 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.05 | 0.87 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.23 | 0.84 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:22 | 0.02 | 0.81 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:46 | 0.46 | 0.81 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:00 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:30 | 0.03 | 0.19 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.13 | 0.04 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.25 | 0.03 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:27 | 0.53 | 0.02 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:00 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.08 | -0.29 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:47 | 0.49 | -0.33 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:12 | 0.11 | -0.43 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:23 | 0.04 | -0.73 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:40 | 0.00 | -1.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Stevenson | Winnipeg Jets | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 1.07 | W |
| Sergei Murashov | Pittsburgh Penguins | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | -0.49 | L |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Oct 05, 2026, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.07 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 3.35 — Winnipeg Jets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Declan Carlile led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Clay Stevenson stopped 30 of 32, worth 1.07 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Oct 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Declan Carlile led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.07 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 3.35, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 34 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 32. High-danger chances went 18 to 26.