Games
Thursday, March 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, 3-5-0126 shots
3.2 xGMTLMontreal Canadiens, 4-3-2220 shots
2.0 xG62% of the chances38%
The Canadiens beat the Blue Jackets 2-1 while losing the expected-goals count 2.0 to 3.3. Jayden Struble scored for the first time in 89 games. Adam Fantilli finished 8 checks, his most in a game since 2023-24.
- Final/SORecapPITPittsburgh Penguins, 3-6-1440 shots
4.8 xGOTTOttawa Senators, 7-3-0329 shots
3.7 xG57% of the chances43%
The Penguins beat the Senators 4-3 in a shootout, and the chances agreed: 4.7 expected goals to 3.8. Erik Karlsson had 13 shot attempts. Rickard Rakell had three points, two goals and one assist.
- Final/OTRecapSEASeattle Kraken, 6-3-1420 shots
1.8 xGTBLTampa Bay Lightning, 7-2-0333 shots
2.9 xG38% of the chances62%
The Lightning created more, 2.9 expected goals to 1.8, and lost 4-3 in overtime to the Kraken. Brandon Montour won it in overtime. Nikita Kucherov has a point in 6 straight games.
- FinalRecapMINMinnesota Wild, 6-2-2350 shots
4.3 xGFLAFlorida Panthers, 5-3-2220 shots
2.0 xG68% of the chances32%
The Wild beat the Panthers 3-2, and the chances agreed: 4.3 expected goals to 2.0. Daniil Tarasov made 47 saves on 50 shots. Aaron Ekblad scored for the first time in 28 games. The Wild outshot the Panthers 50-20.
- FinalRecapDALDallas Stars, 5-3-1127 shots
3.0 xGNYINew York Islanders, 5-3-1225 shots
3.4 xG47% of the chances53%
The Islanders edged the Stars 2-1. Expected goals had it close, 3.4 to 3.0. Bo Horvat has a point in 5 straight games. Calum Ritchie scored the winner. Matthew Schaefer had two assists.
- FinalRecapCHIChicago Blackhawks, 3-6-0126 shots
2.1 xGPHIPhiladelphia Flyers, 3-6-3542 shots
5.8 xG26% of the chances74%
The Flyers beat the Blackhawks 5-1, and the chances agreed: 5.6 expected goals to 2.0. Trevor Zegras had 10 shot attempts. Sean Couturier scored the winner. Christian Dvorak had one goal and one assist. The Flyers outshot the Blackhawks 42-26.
- Final/OTRecapSJSSan Jose Sharks, 5-4-1125 shots
2.5 xGSTLSt Louis Blues, 4-4-1223 shots
2.2 xG53% of the chances47%
The Blues beat the Sharks 2-1 in overtime in a game the chances had about even, 2.3 expected goals to 2.6. Dylan Holloway scored the overtime winner. Joel Hofer made 24 saves for the Blues.
- FinalRecapNJDNew Jersey Devils, 5-4-0430 shots
3.1 xGNSHNashville Predators, 3-2-3217 shots
2.3 xG58% of the chances42%
The Devils beat the Predators 4-2, and the chances agreed: 3.1 expected goals to 2.3. Jesper Bratt has scored in 5 straight games. Steven Stamkos has scored in 4 straight games.
- FinalRecapCOLColorado Avalanche, 5-4-1335 shots
4.3 xGWPGWinnipeg Jets, 4-3-2224 shots
2.1 xG67% of the chances33%
The Avalanche won 3-2 and earned it, out-chancing the Jets 4.3 to 2.1 in expected goals. Mark Scheifele had two goals. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice. Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves for the Avalanche.
- FinalRecapWSHWashington Capitals, 5-4-0725 shots
2.2 xGUTAUtah Mammoth, 7-3-0440 shots
5.1 xG30% of the chances70%
The Mammoth created more, 5.1 expected goals to 2.2, and lost 7-4 to the Capitals. The Capitals trailed by two at one point. Dylan Guenther had 20 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Hat trick for Alex Ovechkin. The Mammoth outshot the Capitals 40-25.
- Final/OTRecapANAAnaheim Ducks, 4-5-0333 shots
3.1 xGCGYCalgary Flames, 2-6-0225 shots
2.5 xG55% of the chances45%
The Ducks beat the Flames 3-2 in overtime, and the chances agreed: 3.1 expected goals to 2.5. Mikael Granlund scored three goals. Cutter Gauthier had 14 shot attempts. John Carlson had two assists.
- Final/OTRecapEDMEdmonton Oilers, 7-1-1429 shots
2.8 xGVGKVegas Golden Knights, 8-3-0329 shots
2.5 xG53% of the chances47%
The Oilers edged the Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime. Expected goals had it close, 2.8 to 2.5. Three points for Connor McDavid: one goal and two assists. Evan Bouchard had 12 shot attempts.
- FinalRecapLAKLos Angeles Kings, 1-4-2438 shots
2.9 xGVANVancouver Canucks, 2-8-1019 shots
1.7 xG63% of the chances37%
The Kings won 4-0 and earned it, out-chancing the Canucks 3.0 to 1.7 in expected goals. Darcy Kuemper stopped all 19 shots for the shutout. Quinton Byfield has scored in 3 straight games. The Kings outshot the Canucks 38-19.