Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov 05, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 05, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 6 |
| 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 | Mark Kastelic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.05 | 2.02 |
| 2nd | Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.03 | 1.90 |
| 3rd | Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:44 | 0.28 | 1.84 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:04 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Hendrix Lapierre, Kaedan Korczak | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:07 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | David Pastrnak, JJ Peterka | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 15:04 | BOS | Mark Kastelic | Frederic Brunet, Tanner Jeannot | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 18:57 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 07:57 | PIT | Nicholas Robertson | Kaedan Korczak, Blake Lizotte | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 14:24 | BOS | Pavel Zacha | JJ Peterka, David Pastrnak | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 16:57 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | Hampus Lindholm | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 08:39 | BOS | Fraser Minten | Morgan Geekie | 5v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.49 | 2.33 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 62.0% | 38.0% |
| Hits | 24 | 18 |
| Blocks | 22 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Kastelic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.05 | 2.02 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.03 | 1.90 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:44 | 0.28 | 1.84 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.07 | 1.69 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.07 | 1.30 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:02 | 0.06 | 1.24 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:47 | 0.14 | 1.16 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.16 | 1.10 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20:23 | 0.74 | 1.07 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.28 | 0.96 |
| Frederic Brunet | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.00 | 0.93 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:40 | 0.29 | 0.83 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:02 | 0.03 | 0.36 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:10 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:25 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| James Hagens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:57 | 0.23 | 0.16 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:53 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:28 | 0.01 | 1.71 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.35 | 0.76 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11:49 | 0.32 | 0.58 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.07 | 0.42 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:15 | 0.25 | -0.04 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.10 | -0.12 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:57 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.13 | -0.23 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:15 | 0.17 | -0.25 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:07 | 0.22 | -0.44 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:42 | 0.04 | -0.45 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.41 | -0.62 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:05 | 0.10 | -0.85 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:27 | 0.04 | -0.86 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:08 | 0.05 | -0.92 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael DiPietro | Boston Bruins | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | 0.33 | W |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 18 | 24 | 75.0% | -3.51 | L |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–2 on Nov 05, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.33 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.49 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mark Kastelic led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.02 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–2 on Nov 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Kastelic led all skaters at 2.02, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.33 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.49, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 24 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 18. High-danger chances went 22 to 24.