Games
Thursday, April 2, 2026. Click a game for the recap: shot flow, shot map and box score, plus expected goals minute by minute for Pro.
- FinalRecapBUFBuffalo Sabres, 4-4-2122 shots
2.3 xGOTTOttawa Senators, 7-3-0424 shots
2.3 xG50% of the chances50%
The Senators beat the Sabres 4-1 in a game the chances had about even, 2.4 expected goals to 2.3. Jordan Spence played 30:48, about 13 minutes more than his average this season. Nikolas Matinpalo played 24:29, about 9 minutes more than his average this season.
- FinalRecapPITPittsburgh Penguins, 3-6-1324 shots
1.9 xGTBLTampa Bay Lightning, 7-2-0633 shots
4.0 xG33% of the chances67%
The Lightning beat the Penguins 6-3, and the chances agreed: 3.9 expected goals to 2.0. Hat trick for Anthony Cirelli. Nikita Kucherov had three points, one goal and two assists.
- FinalRecapBOSBoston Bruins, 7-2-1129 shots
3.2 xGFLAFlorida Panthers, 5-3-2224 shots
3.2 xG50% of the chances50%
The Panthers edged the Bruins 2-1. Expected goals had it close, 3.3 to 3.2. Sam Bennett had 11 shot attempts. Mackie Samoskevich has scored in 3 straight games. Sergei Bobrovsky made 28 saves for the Panthers.
- FinalRecapMTLMontreal Canadiens, 4-3-2325 shots
2.5 xGNYRNew York Rangers, 7-3-1224 shots
3.0 xG45% of the chances55%
The Canadiens beat the Rangers 3-2 in a game the chances had about even, 2.5 expected goals to 3.0. Cole Caufield has scored in 4 straight games. Juraj Slafkovský generated 2.0 expected goals on two shots and did not score.
- FinalRecapDETDetroit Red Wings, 3-3-3419 shots
1.8 xGPHIPhiladelphia Flyers, 3-6-3234 shots
3.6 xG33% of the chances67%
The Flyers created more, 3.7 expected goals to 1.8, and lost 4-2 to the Red Wings. Porter Martone had 14 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Three points for Patrick Kane: one goal and two assists. The Flyers outshot the Red Wings 34-19.
- FinalRecapCBJColumbus Blue Jackets, 3-5-0110 shots
1.6 xGCARCarolina Hurricanes, 8-2-1521 shots
2.2 xG43% of the chances57%
The Hurricanes beat the Blue Jackets 5-1. Expected goals had it close, 2.1 to 1.6. Andrei Svechnikov has scored in 3 straight games. Logan Stankoven scored twice. Taylor Hall had two assists.
- FinalRecapWSHWashington Capitals, 5-4-0332 shots
3.2 xGNJDNew Jersey Devils, 5-4-0730 shots
2.8 xG53% of the chances47%
The Devils beat the Capitals 7-3 in a game the chances had about even, 2.8 expected goals to 3.2. Jesper Bratt had five points, one goal and four assists. Jack Hughes had five points, two goals and three assists.
- FinalRecapWPGWinnipeg Jets, 4-3-2022 shots
2.5 xGDALDallas Stars, 5-3-1321 shots
2.5 xG50% of the chances50%
The Stars beat the Jets 3-0 in a game the chances had about even, 2.4 expected goals to 2.5. Jake Oettinger made 22 saves and allowed nothing. Matt Duchene scored the winner.
- FinalRecapVANVancouver Canucks, 2-8-1233 shots
2.5 xGMINMinnesota Wild, 6-2-2539 shots
3.8 xG40% of the chances60%
The Wild won 5-2 and earned it, out-chancing the Canucks 3.8 to 2.5 in expected goals. Matt Boldy had three points, two goals and one assist. Ryan Hartman has scored in 3 straight games.
- FinalRecapCHIChicago Blackhawks, 3-6-0118 shots
2.9 xGEDMEdmonton Oilers, 7-1-1339 shots
4.5 xG40% of the chances60%
The Oilers won 3-1 and earned it, out-chancing the Blackhawks 4.5 to 2.9 in expected goals. Adam Henrique scored for the first time in 50 games. Spencer Knight saved 3.0 goals above expected on 33 shots. The Oilers outshot the Blackhawks 39-18.
- FinalRecapCGYCalgary Flames, 2-6-0322 shots
2.1 xGVGKVegas Golden Knights, 8-3-0634 shots
3.0 xG41% of the chances59%
The Golden Knights beat the Flames 6-3, and the chances agreed: 3.1 expected goals to 2.1. Hat trick for Mitch Marner, plus two assists. Three points for Ivan Barbashev: one goal and two assists.
- FinalRecapTORToronto Maple Leafs, 5-4-2120 shots
2.3 xGSJSSan Jose Sharks, 5-4-1425 shots
2.5 xG48% of the chances52%
The Sharks beat the Maple Leafs 4-1. Expected goals had it close, 2.5 to 2.3. Zack Ostapchuk scored for the first time in 26 games. Philippe Myers played 22:52, about 9 minutes more than his average this season.
- FinalRecapUTAUtah Mammoth, 7-3-0631 shots
3.5 xGSEASeattle Kraken, 6-3-1227 shots
2.2 xG62% of the chances38%
The Mammoth won 6-2 and earned it, out-chancing the Kraken 3.6 to 2.2 in expected goals. The Mammoth trailed by two at one point. Three points for Dylan Guenther: one goal and two assists. Logan Cooley had three points, two goals and one assist.
- Final/SORecapNSHNashville Predators, 3-2-3534 shots
3.7 xGLAKLos Angeles Kings, 1-4-2433 shots
2.7 xG57% of the chances43%
The Predators beat the Kings 5-4 in a shootout, and the chances agreed: 3.6 expected goals to 2.8. Adrian Kempe has scored in 3 straight games. Roman Josi had 10 shot attempts.