Pittsburgh Penguins at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Anaheim Ducks on Nov 08, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Anaheim Ducks 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 2 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Cutter Gauthier | L | 3 | 1 | 6 | 18:24 | 1.24 | 3.47 |
| 2nd | Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 3 | 3 | 21:51 | 0.57 | 2.99 |
| 3rd | Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 3 | 1 | 30:54 | 0.49 | 2.78 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:26 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Cutter Gauthier, Jackson LaCombe | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 06:28 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Mikael Granlund, Jackson LaCombe | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 09:11 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Mikael Granlund, Beckett Sennecke | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 05:12 | ANA | Tristan Luneau | Alex Killorn, Roger McQueen | 5v4 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 08:05 | PIT | Kris Letang | Evgeni Malkin, Erik Karlsson | 4v6 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 13:42 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin | 4v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:26 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Jackson LaCombe, Mikael Granlund | 5v6 EN | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.35 | 4.23 |
| High-danger shots | 31 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 55.7% | 44.3% |
| Power play | 2/6 | 3/4 |
| Faceoff % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Hits | 21 | 26 |
| Blocks | 14 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 2 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 21:53 | 0.34 | 1.44 |
| Kris Letang | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:56 | 0.19 | 1.25 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:06 | 0.29 | 1.02 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:08 | 0.44 | 0.78 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:53 | 0.46 | 0.42 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 25:33 | 0.55 | 0.40 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:53 | 0.21 | 0.11 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:10 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.05 | -0.00 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:58 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:27 | 0.02 | -0.11 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:12 | 0.80 | -0.13 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.10 | -0.19 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:35 | 0.16 | -0.20 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.67 | -0.30 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:12 | 0.02 | -0.71 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 18:24 | 1.24 | 3.47 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 21:51 | 0.57 | 2.99 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 30:54 | 0.49 | 2.78 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:29 | 0.47 | 1.11 |
| Roger McQueen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.06 | 1.11 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.58 | 0.59 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.12 | 0.55 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:33 | 0.44 | 0.53 |
| Noah Warren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:52 | 0.02 | 0.24 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.03 | 0.23 |
| Judd Caulfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:20 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:36 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Tristan Luneau | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:27 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Nico Myatovic | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:04 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Travis Mitchell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.08 | -0.61 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.15 | L |
| Laurent Brossoit | Anaheim Ducks | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 2.35 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–2 on Nov 08, 2026.
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.23 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 4.35 — Pittsburgh Penguins owned the better of the chances but Anaheim Ducks 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.
Cutter Gauthier led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.47 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Laurent Brossoit stopped 31 of 33, worth 2.35 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–2 on Nov 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cutter Gauthier led all skaters at 3.47, on 3G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.23 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 4.35, 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 33 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 25. High-danger chances went 31 to 23.