Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Recap

NHL Recap: Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins – 12/16/25

The Edmonton Oilers faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The game took place on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Edmonton Oilers won the game with a score of 6-4.

Connor McDavid played a key role for the Oilers. He scored 2 goals and had 2 assists. Leon Draisaitl also contributed with 4 assists, helping secure the win for Edmonton.

In the game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Pittsburgh Penguins, the scoring action all took place in the final period. Edmonton managed to score six goals in the third period, showing strong offensive play. Key contributors included Connor McDavid with two goals and two assists and Evan Bouchard adding a goal and an assist.

Pittsburgh put up four goals in response during the third period as well. Tommy Novak and Bryan Rust each contributed with a goal, while Anthony Mantha added two assists. Despite having more shots on goal, Pittsburgh couldn’t match Edmonton’s scoring pace in the final period.

Connor McDavid led the charge for the Edmonton Oilers. He scored 2 goals and assisted on 2 others. McDavid also had 6 shots on goal. His performance was key in the Oilers’ win.

Leon Draisaitl also had a strong game. He assisted on 4 goals for the Oilers. His play helped keep the offense moving throughout the game.

On the Pittsburgh side, Tommy Novak stood out. He scored 1 goal and assisted on another. Bryan Rust also contributed with 1 goal and 6 shots on goal.

What’s Next

The Edmonton Oilers improved their record to 15-12-6 with the win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. This victory keeps them at the 7th spot in the Western Conference standings. The Oilers are looking to gain momentum as they move deeper into the season.

On the other hand, the Pittsburgh Penguins now hold a record of 14-9-9. They remain in the 9th position in the Eastern Conference. The Penguins will aim to bounce back in their next game to climb the standings.

The Edmonton Oilers will play their next game on Thursday, December 18. They will face the Boston Bruins on the road at TD Garden. This game is set to start at 7:00 PM.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are also set to play on Thursday, December 18. They will take on the Ottawa Senators away at the Canadian Tire Centre. The game will begin at 7:00 PM.


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