Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct 13, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Chicago Blackhawks 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
| Chicago Blackhawks 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 | Sidney Crosby | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.78 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Teuvo Teravainen | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16:44 | 0.34 | 1.90 |
| 3rd | Roman Kantserov | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 18:52 | 0.70 | 1.69 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:28 | CHI | Teuvo Teravainen | Anton Frondell, Tyler Bertuzzi | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:57 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 17:50 | CHI | Roman Kantserov | Connor Bedard, Bowen Byram | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 10:32 | CHI | Roman Kantserov | Artyom Levshunov, Patrick Kane | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 17:51 | PIT | Nicholas Robertson | Blake Lizotte, Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 09:17 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Connor Dewar, Samuel Girard | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 15:42 | CHI | Teuvo Teravainen | Ryan Greene, Cole Smith | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:50 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Anton Frondell, Teuvo Teravainen | 5v6 EN | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.51 | 3.26 |
| High-danger shots | 29 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 64.2% | 35.8% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 14 | 17 |
| Blocks | 7 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 24 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 8 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.78 | 2.08 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:24 | 0.30 | 1.67 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.00 | 1.27 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:26 | 0.31 | 1.24 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:33 | 0.09 | 1.04 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:16 | 0.02 | 0.99 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:46 | 0.03 | 0.91 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:26 | 0.20 | 0.49 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:14 | 0.06 | 0.41 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.20 | 0.36 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:47 | 0.74 | 0.35 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:58 | 0.16 | 0.35 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.13 | -0.42 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:44 | 0.02 | -0.43 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:05 | 0.26 | -0.56 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.19 | -0.58 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 16:44 | 0.34 | 1.90 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 18:52 | 0.70 | 1.69 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.96 | 1.23 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:33 | 0.04 | 1.13 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:06 | 0.38 | 1.02 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:39 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.01 | 0.73 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.10 | 0.55 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:44 | 0.18 | 0.13 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:37 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Dominic Toninato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:25 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:34 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:34 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:50 | 0.55 | -0.76 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:54 | 0.02 | -0.84 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Murashov | Pittsburgh Penguins | 15 | 19 | 78.9% | -2.21 | L |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.78 | W |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–3 on Oct 13, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.26 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.51 — Pittsburgh Penguins owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Sidney Crosby led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.08 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 24 of 27, worth 0.78 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–3 on Oct 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sidney Crosby led all skaters at 2.08, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.26 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.51, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 27 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 20. High-danger chances went 29 to 13.