Games
Saturday, February 28, 2026. Click a game for the recap: shot flow, shot map and box score, plus expected goals minute by minute for Pro.
- Final/SORecapPITPittsburgh Penguins, 3-6-1234 shots
3.6 xGNYRNew York Rangers, 7-3-1325 shots
3.1 xG53% of the chances47%
The Rangers beat the Penguins 3-2 in a shootout in a game the chances had about even, 3.2 expected goals to 3.7. The Rangers came back from two goals down. Evgeni Malkin had 9 shot attempts. Gabe Perreault had 7 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24.
- FinalRecapBOSBoston Bruins, 7-2-1127 shots
2.3 xGPHIPhiladelphia Flyers, 3-6-3317 shots
2.3 xG50% of the chances50%
The Flyers beat the Bruins 3-1. Expected goals had it close, 2.3 to 2.3. Charlie McAvoy has a point in 9 straight games. Hampus Lindholm had 11 shot attempts. Jamie Drysdale scored the winner.
- FinalRecapEDMEdmonton Oilers, 7-1-1424 shots
3.0 xGSJSSan Jose Sharks, 5-4-1533 shots
3.9 xG44% of the chances56%
The Sharks won 5-4 and earned it, out-chancing the Oilers 3.9 to 3.0 in expected goals. Three points for Connor McDavid: three assists. Evan Bouchard had three points, one goal and two assists.
- FinalRecapNJDNew Jersey Devils, 5-4-0333 shots
2.8 xGSTLSt Louis Blues, 4-4-1126 shots
1.9 xG59% of the chances41%
The Devils won 3-1 and earned it, out-chancing the Blues 2.8 to 2.0 in expected goals. Timo Meier had 17 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Jesper Bratt generated 1.3 expected goals on two shots and did not score.
- Final/OTRecapNYINew York Islanders, 5-3-1427 shots
2.8 xGCBJColumbus Blue Jackets, 3-5-0330 shots
2.7 xG51% of the chances49%
The Islanders beat the Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime in a game the chances had about even, 2.8 expected goals to 2.8. The Islanders came back from two goals down. Zach Werenski had 12 shot attempts. Simon Holmstrom scored the overtime winner.
- FinalRecapCHIChicago Blackhawks, 3-6-0115 shots
2.1 xGCOLColorado Avalanche, 5-4-1335 shots
3.3 xG39% of the chances61%
The Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 3-1, and the chances agreed: 3.3 expected goals to 2.2. Gavin Brindley scored for the first time in 25 games. Cale Makar scored twice. Nathan MacKinnon had two assists. The Avalanche outshot the Blackhawks 35-15.
- FinalRecapOTTOttawa Senators, 7-3-0540 shots
4.1 xGTORToronto Maple Leafs, 5-4-2223 shots
2.3 xG64% of the chances36%
The Senators won 5-2 and earned it, out-chancing the Maple Leafs 4.1 to 2.4 in expected goals. Shane Pinto had 13 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Three points for Dylan Cozens: two goals and one assist. The Senators outshot the Maple Leafs 40-23.
- FinalRecapWSHWashington Capitals, 5-4-0229 shots
3.8 xGMTLMontreal Canadiens, 4-3-2625 shots
3.1 xG55% of the chances45%
The Capitals created more, 3.7 expected goals to 3.0, and lost 6-2 to the Canadiens. Three points for Nick Suzuki: one goal and two assists. Alex Ovechkin scored twice. Mike Matheson scored the winner.
- FinalRecapBUFBuffalo Sabres, 4-4-2635 shots
4.3 xGTBLTampa Bay Lightning, 7-2-0238 shots
3.4 xG55% of the chances45%
The Sabres won 6-2 and earned it, out-chancing the Lightning 4.3 to 3.5 in expected goals. Rasmus Dahlin had three points, one goal and two assists. Victor Hedman scored for the first time in 32 games.
- FinalRecapDETDetroit Red Wings, 3-3-3229 shots
2.2 xGCARCarolina Hurricanes, 8-2-1536 shots
3.6 xG39% of the chances61%
The Hurricanes beat the Red Wings 5-2, and the chances agreed: 3.6 expected goals to 2.3. Taylor Hall had three points, one goal and two assists. Shayne Gostisbehere had three points, one goal and two assists.
- FinalRecapCGYCalgary Flames, 2-6-0029 shots
2.7 xGLAKLos Angeles Kings, 1-4-2237 shots
3.2 xG46% of the chances54%
The Kings beat the Flames 2-0. Expected goals had it close, 3.1 to 2.7. Anton Forsberg made 29 saves and allowed nothing. Alex Laferriere had 12 shot attempts. Dustin Wolf stopped 35 of 36 for the Flames.
- Final/OTRecapNSHNashville Predators, 3-2-3227 shots
2.5 xGDALDallas Stars, 5-3-1325 shots
3.1 xG45% of the chances55%
The Stars beat the Predators 3-2 in overtime in a game the chances had about even, 3.1 expected goals to 2.7. The Stars trailed by two at one point. Jason Robertson won it in overtime. Thomas Harley had 12 shot attempts.
- FinalRecapVANVancouver Canucks, 2-8-1128 shots
2.9 xGSEASeattle Kraken, 6-3-1525 shots
3.3 xG47% of the chances53%
The Kraken beat the Canucks 5-1 in a game the chances had about even, 3.3 expected goals to 2.9. Jordan Eberle had three points, two goals and one assist. Three points for Chandler Stephenson: one goal and two assists.