Games
Saturday, December 27, 2025. Click a game for the recap: shot flow, shot map and box score, plus expected goals minute by minute for Pro.
- FinalRecapNYRNew York Rangers, 7-3-1027 shots
3.2 xGNYINew York Islanders, 5-3-1226 shots
3.5 xG48% of the chances52%
The Islanders beat the Rangers 2-0 in a game the chances had about even, 3.5 expected goals to 3.2. David Rittich made 27 saves and allowed nothing. Artemi Panarin had 15 shot attempts.
- FinalRecapBOSBoston Bruins, 7-2-1123 shots
2.4 xGBUFBuffalo Sabres, 4-4-2434 shots
2.2 xG52% of the chances48%
The Sabres beat the Bruins 4-1 in a game the chances had about even, 2.3 expected goals to 2.4. Mattias Samuelsson had three points, one goal and two assists. Bowen Byram played 27:52, about 6 minutes more than his average this season.
- FinalRecapOTTOttawa Senators, 7-3-0531 shots
3.5 xGTORToronto Maple Leafs, 5-4-2733 shots
3.0 xG55% of the chances45%
The Maple Leafs beat the Senators 7-5 in a game the chances had about even, 3.0 expected goals to 3.5. Auston Matthews had 13 shot attempts. Max Domi had three points, three assists.
- FinalRecapTBLTampa Bay Lightning, 7-2-0425 shots
2.5 xGFLAFlorida Panthers, 5-3-2226 shots
3.9 xG39% of the chances61%
The Lightning beat the Panthers 4-2 while losing the expected-goals count 2.5 to 3.9. Brad Marchand has a point in 7 straight games. Nikita Kucherov scored twice. Anthony Cirelli had two assists.
- Final/OTRecapWSHWashington Capitals, 5-4-0433 shots
4.1 xGNJDNew Jersey Devils, 5-4-0338 shots
3.0 xG58% of the chances42%
The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime and earned it, out-chancing the Devils 4.2 to 3.0 in expected goals. Jakob Chychrun won it in overtime. Aliaksei Protas had three points, one goal and two assists.
- FinalRecapDETDetroit Red Wings, 3-3-3220 shots
2.4 xGCARCarolina Hurricanes, 8-2-1538 shots
4.7 xG33% of the chances67%
The Hurricanes won 5-2 and earned it, out-chancing the Red Wings 4.7 to 2.3 in expected goals. Eric Robinson had 11 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Shayne Gostisbehere had three points, one goal and two assists. The Hurricanes outshot the Red Wings 38-20.
- Final/OTRecapMINMinnesota Wild, 6-2-2419 shots
2.8 xGWPGWinnipeg Jets, 4-3-2326 shots
2.6 xG52% of the chances48%
The Wild beat the Jets 4-3 in overtime in a game the chances had about even, 2.9 expected goals to 2.6. Three points for Kirill Kaprizov: one goal and two assists. Three points for Quinn Hughes: three assists.
- FinalRecapNSHNashville Predators, 3-2-3232 shots
3.6 xGSTLSt Louis Blues, 4-4-1320 shots
3.3 xG53% of the chances47%
The Blues beat the Predators 3-2 in a game the chances had about even, 3.2 expected goals to 3.6. Roman Josi had 12 shot attempts. Pavel Buchnevich had two goals.
- Final/SORecapCHIChicago Blackhawks, 3-6-0433 shots
2.8 xGDALDallas Stars, 5-3-1331 shots
4.9 xG36% of the chances64%
The Stars created more, 5.0 expected goals to 2.8, and lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Blackhawks. Three points for Mikko Rantanen: one goal and two assists. Three points for Wyatt Johnston: three assists.
- FinalRecapANAAnaheim Ducks, 4-5-0126 shots
2.2 xGLAKLos Angeles Kings, 1-4-2630 shots
3.3 xG41% of the chances59%
The Kings beat the Ducks 6-1, and the chances agreed: 3.3 expected goals to 2.3. Hat trick for Alex Laferriere. Anze Kopitar had three points, three assists. Trevor Moore scored the winner.
- FinalRecapEDMEdmonton Oilers, 7-1-1231 shots
3.5 xGCGYCalgary Flames, 2-6-0332 shots
3.4 xG50% of the chances50%
The Flames edged the Oilers 3-2. Expected goals had it close, 3.4 to 3.4. Connor McDavid had 14 shot attempts. Leon Draisaitl has a point in 6 straight games. Blake Coleman scored the winner.
- FinalRecapSJSSan Jose Sharks, 5-4-1638 shots
4.5 xGVANVancouver Canucks, 2-8-1327 shots
2.5 xG64% of the chances36%
The Sharks won 6-3 and earned it, out-chancing the Canucks 4.6 to 2.5 in expected goals. Macklin Celebrini had 16 shot attempts. Collin Graf has scored in 4 straight games.
- Final/SORecapCOLColorado Avalanche, 5-4-1639 shots
4.4 xGVGKVegas Golden Knights, 8-3-0525 shots
3.1 xG59% of the chances41%
The Avalanche won 6-5 in a shootout and earned it, out-chancing the Golden Knights 4.4 to 3.1 in expected goals. The Avalanche came back from two goals down. Nathan MacKinnon had 17 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Sam Malinski had three points, three assists.