Games
Friday, January 9, 2026. Click a game for the recap: shot flow, shot map and box score, plus expected goals minute by minute for Pro.
- FinalRecapWSHWashington Capitals, 5-4-0524 shots
2.4 xGCHIChicago Blackhawks, 3-6-0124 shots
3.0 xG45% of the chances55%
The Blackhawks created more, 3.0 expected goals to 2.4, and lost 5-1 to the Capitals. Alex Ovechkin has scored in 3 straight games. Drew Commesso allowed 5 goals on shots worth 2.4 expected goals.
- FinalRecapLAKLos Angeles Kings, 1-4-2124 shots
3.5 xGWPGWinnipeg Jets, 4-3-2520 shots
2.5 xG59% of the chances41%
The Jets beat the Kings 5-1 while losing the expected-goals count 2.5 to 3.6. Vladislav Namestnikov scored for the first time in 29 games. Eric Comrie saved 2.6 goals more than an average goalie would have on the same shots.
- FinalRecapSTLSt Louis Blues, 4-4-1228 shots
3.3 xGUTAUtah Mammoth, 7-3-0423 shots
2.9 xG54% of the chances46%
The Mammoth beat the Blues 4-2. Expected goals had it close, 2.8 to 3.3. Jimmy Snuggerud had 11 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Three points for Nick Schmaltz: two goals and one assist.