Games
Thursday, February 26, 2026. Click a game for the recap: shot flow, shot map and box score, plus expected goals minute by minute for Pro.
- FinalRecapCBJColumbus Blue Jackets, 3-5-0240 shots
4.1 xGBOSBoston Bruins, 7-2-1423 shots
2.6 xG61% of the chances39%
The Bruins beat the Blue Jackets 4-2 while losing the expected-goals count 2.6 to 4.1. Zach Werenski had 15 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. David Pastrnak had 2.0 expected goals and nothing to show for it. The Blue Jackets outshot the Bruins 40-23.
- Final/OTRecapNYINew York Islanders, 5-3-1426 shots
3.3 xGMTLMontreal Canadiens, 4-3-2325 shots
3.0 xG52% of the chances48%
The Islanders beat the Canadiens 4-3 in overtime in a game the chances had about even, 3.3 expected goals to 3.0. The Islanders came back from two goals down. Jean-Gabriel Pageau won it in overtime. Bo Horvat had 11 shot attempts.
- Final/OTRecapDETDetroit Red Wings, 3-3-3220 shots
1.8 xGOTTOttawa Senators, 7-3-0127 shots
3.4 xG35% of the chances65%
The Senators created more, 3.4 expected goals to 1.8, and lost 2-1 in overtime to the Red Wings. Dylan Larkin won it in overtime. Tim Stützle has a point in 8 straight games.
- FinalRecapTORToronto Maple Leafs, 5-4-2130 shots
2.5 xGFLAFlorida Panthers, 5-3-2537 shots
3.7 xG41% of the chances59%
The Panthers beat the Maple Leafs 5-1, and the chances agreed: 3.6 expected goals to 2.5. Evan Rodrigues had 11 shot attempts. John Tavares has scored in 3 straight games.
- FinalRecapNJDNew Jersey Devils, 5-4-0130 shots
3.6 xGPITPittsburgh Penguins, 3-6-1437 shots
4.2 xG46% of the chances54%
The Penguins beat the Devils 4-1. Expected goals had it close, 4.1 to 3.6. Arturs Silovs saved 2.6 goals more than an average goalie would have on the same shots. Paul Cotter scored for the first time in 23 games.
- FinalRecapTBLTampa Bay Lightning, 7-2-0428 shots
3.4 xGCARCarolina Hurricanes, 8-2-1533 shots
2.5 xG58% of the chances42%
The Hurricanes beat the Lightning 5-4 while losing the expected-goals count 2.5 to 3.4. Nikita Kucherov has a point in 12 straight games. Jake Guentzel had three points, three assists.
- Final/OTRecapPHIPhiladelphia Flyers, 3-6-3324 shots
2.9 xGNYRNew York Rangers, 7-3-1224 shots
2.0 xG59% of the chances41%
The Flyers won 3-2 in overtime and earned it, out-chancing the Rangers 2.9 to 2.1 in expected goals. The Flyers trailed by two at one point. Matvei Michkov won it in overtime. Matthew Robertson had 9 shot attempts.
- FinalRecapSEASeattle Kraken, 6-3-1124 shots
2.8 xGSTLSt Louis Blues, 4-4-1532 shots
2.8 xG50% of the chances50%
The Blues beat the Kraken 5-1. Expected goals had it close, 2.8 to 2.7. Dylan Holloway scored three goals and added one assist. Three points for Pius Suter: one goal and two assists.
- FinalRecapCHIChicago Blackhawks, 3-6-0223 shots
2.9 xGNSHNashville Predators, 3-2-3426 shots
2.1 xG57% of the chances43%
The Predators beat the Blackhawks 4-2 while losing the expected-goals count 2.1 to 2.8. Erik Haula has a point in 5 straight games. Ryan O'Reilly scored the winner with under five minutes left.
- FinalRecapMINMinnesota Wild, 6-2-2536 shots
3.8 xGCOLColorado Avalanche, 5-4-1247 shots
3.6 xG51% of the chances49%
The Wild beat the Avalanche 5-2. Expected goals had it close, 3.8 to 3.6. Filip Gustavsson made 44 saves on 45 shots. Four points for Matt Boldy: two goals and two assists.
- FinalRecapCGYCalgary Flames, 2-6-0429 shots
2.6 xGSJSSan Jose Sharks, 5-4-1135 shots
3.1 xG46% of the chances54%
The Flames beat the Sharks 4-1. Expected goals had it close, 2.6 to 3.1. Ryan Reaves threw 9 hits, the most in the league that night. Nazem Kadri had two goals.
- FinalRecapEDMEdmonton Oilers, 7-1-1837 shots
3.7 xGLAKLos Angeles Kings, 1-4-2122 shots
1.7 xG68% of the chances32%
The Oilers won 8-1 and earned it, out-chancing the Kings 3.7 to 1.7 in expected goals. Leon Draisaitl had four points, one goal and three assists. Ty Emberson scored for the first time in 43 games. The Oilers outshot the Kings 37-22.