Games
Saturday, October 3, 2026. Click a game for the recap: shot flow, shot map and box score, plus expected goals minute by minute for Pro.
- FinalRecapCHIChicago Blackhawks, 3-6-0315 shots
2.5 xGBUFBuffalo Sabres, 4-3-2428 shots
4.2 xG37% of the chances63%
The Sabres won 4-3 and earned it, out-chancing the Blackhawks 4.2 to 2.5 in expected goals. The Sabres trailed by two at one point. Jack Quinn had 12 shot attempts. Oliver Moore scored for the first time in 21 games.
- FinalRecapOTTOttawa Senators, 6-3-0329 shots
4.6 xGTORToronto Maple Leafs, 5-4-2229 shots
3.5 xG57% of the chances43%
The Senators won 3-2 and earned it, out-chancing the Maple Leafs 4.6 to 3.5 in expected goals. The lead changed hands two times. Level at 2 after two, it was settled in the third. Thomas Chabot blocked 7 shots. Darren Raddysh had 9 shot attempts.
- FinalRecapWSHWashington Capitals, 5-4-0121 shots
2.3 xGTBLTampa Bay Lightning, 7-2-0330 shots
3.5 xG40% of the chances60%
The Lightning won 3-1 and earned it, out-chancing the Capitals 3.4 to 2.3 in expected goals. The Lightning led from the first goal on. One of the goals went into an empty net. Jake Guentzel had three points, one goal and two assists. Brandon Hagel had 10 shot attempts.
- Final/OTRecapCARCarolina Hurricanes, 8-2-1340 shots
4.0 xGPHIPhiladelphia Flyers, 2-6-3218 shots
2.4 xG62% of the chances38%
The Hurricanes won 3-2 in overtime and earned it, out-chancing the Flyers 4.1 to 2.6 in expected goals. It was back and forth: two lead changes. The Hurricanes were behind 1-2 after two periods. Two of the Hurricanes' goals came on the power play. Shayne Gostisbehere scored the overtime winner. Sebastian Aho had three points, two goals and one assist.
- Final/OTRecapMTLMontreal Canadiens, 4-3-2525 shots
3.0 xGPITPittsburgh Penguins, 3-6-1630 shots
2.8 xG52% of the chances48%
The Penguins edged the Canadiens 6-5 in overtime. Expected goals had it close, 2.7 to 3.0. The Penguins scored five straight at one stage. Two of the Penguins' goals came on the power play. Four points for Nick Suzuki: one goal and three assists. Samuel Girard scored for the first time in 45 games.
- FinalRecapUTAUtah Mammoth, 7-3-0431 shots
3.0 xGCBJColumbus Blue Jackets, 3-5-0119 shots
2.3 xG57% of the chances43%
The Mammoth beat the Blue Jackets 4-1, and the chances agreed: 3.1 expected goals to 2.3. The Mammoth scored first and never trailed. Three of the Mammoth's goals came on the power play. Dylan Guenther had three points, one goal and two assists. Nick Schmaltz had two goals.
- FinalRecapSEASeattle Kraken, 6-3-1120 shots
1.7 xGEDMEdmonton Oilers, 7-1-1326 shots
3.0 xG36% of the chances64%
The Oilers won 3-1 and earned it, out-chancing the Kraken 3.0 to 1.7 in expected goals. The Oilers scored first and never trailed. It was tied 1-1 going into the third. One of the goals went into an empty net. Leon Draisaitl had 13 shot attempts. Evan Bouchard had 10 shot attempts.
- FinalRecapNJDNew Jersey Devils, 5-4-0037 shots
3.5 xGNYINew York Islanders, 5-3-1632 shots
3.8 xG48% of the chances52%
The Islanders beat the Devils 6-0 in a game the chances had about even, 3.8 expected goals to 3.5. The Islanders scored six straight at one stage. Ilya Sorokin stopped all 37 shots for the shutout. Ondrej Palat scored for the first time in 29 games.
- FinalRecapDALDallas Stars, 5-3-1130 shots
2.2 xGNSHNashville Predators, 3-2-3226 shots
2.3 xG49% of the chances51%
The Predators edged the Stars 2-1. Expected goals had it close, 2.3 to 2.2. Two of the Predators' goals came on the power play. Nils Hoglander scored the winner. Juuse Saros made 29 saves for the Predators.
- FinalRecapBOSBoston Bruins, 7-2-1127 shots
2.8 xGMINMinnesota Wild, 6-2-2430 shots
2.4 xG54% of the chances46%
The Wild beat the Bruins 4-1 in a game the chances had about even, 2.4 expected goals to 2.7. The Wild scored four straight at one stage. Two of the Wild's goals came on the power play. An empty-netter made the final score look roomier than the game was. Jared Spurgeon scored for the first time in 33 games. Kirill Kaprizov scored twice.
- FinalRecapSTLSt Louis Blues, 4-4-1126 shots
1.8 xGCOLColorado Avalanche, 5-4-1636 shots
3.9 xG31% of the chances69%
The Avalanche beat the Blues 6-1, and the chances agreed: 3.9 expected goals to 1.8. The Avalanche scored six straight at one stage. Nathan MacKinnon had three points, three assists. Martin Necas had three points, two goals and one assist.
- FinalRecapCGYCalgary Flames, 2-6-0124 shots
1.9 xGVANVancouver Canucks, 2-8-1426 shots
2.9 xG39% of the chances61%
The Canucks beat the Flames 4-1, and the chances agreed: 2.9 expected goals to 1.9. The Canucks scored four straight at one stage. The Canucks were behind 0-1 after two periods. An empty-netter made the final score look roomier than the game was. Filip Hronek blocked 8 shots. Elias Pettersson threw 8 hits.
- Final/OTRecapLAKLos Angeles Kings, 1-4-2435 shots
3.8 xGSJSSan Jose Sharks, 5-4-1525 shots
1.9 xG66% of the chances34%
The Sharks beat the Kings 5-4 in overtime while losing the expected-goals count 1.9 to 3.7. The Sharks scored three straight at one stage. Both power plays scored, one for the Sharks and two for the Kings. Adrian Kempe had 13 shot attempts. Three points for Igor Chernyshov: two goals and one assist.