Games
Saturday, October 17, 2026. Click a game for the recap: shot flow, shot map and box score, plus expected goals minute by minute for Pro.
- FinalRecapNJDNew Jersey Devils, 4-4-0231 shots
4.2 xGWSHWashington Capitals, 5-3-0425 shots
2.6 xG62% of the chances38%
The Devils created more, 4.2 expected goals to 2.6, and lost 4-2 to the Capitals. The Capitals scored four straight at one stage. Both power plays scored, one for the Capitals and one for the Devils. Jack Hughes had 13 shot attempts.
- FinalRecapCARCarolina Hurricanes, 7-2-1337 shots
3.3 xGWPGWinnipeg Jets, 4-2-2223 shots
2.6 xG55% of the chances45%
The Hurricanes won 3-2 and earned it, out-chancing the Jets 3.3 to 2.7 in expected goals. It was tied 2-2 going into the third. Two of the Hurricanes' goals came on the power play. Mark Jankowski has scored in 6 straight games. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored for the first time in 36 games.
- FinalRecapVANVancouver Canucks, 2-7-1214 shots
1.8 xGTBLTampa Bay Lightning, 6-2-0435 shots
3.5 xG34% of the chances66%
The Lightning beat the Canucks 4-2, and the chances agreed: 3.5 expected goals to 1.8. The Lightning scored four straight at one stage. Level at 2 after two, it was settled in the third. Both power plays scored, one for the Lightning and one for the Canucks. The Lightning came back from two goals down. Nikita Kucherov had 11 shot attempts.
- FinalRecapSEASeattle Kraken, 5-3-1323 shots
1.8 xGFLAFlorida Panthers, 5-2-2837 shots
4.0 xG31% of the chances69%
The Panthers won 8-3 and earned it, out-chancing the Kraken 4.0 to 1.8 in expected goals. The Panthers scored five straight at one stage. Two of the Panthers' goals came on the power play. Hat trick for Carter Verhaeghe. Sam Bennett scored three goals.
- FinalRecapOTTOttawa Senators, 6-3-0126 shots
2.8 xGPHIPhiladelphia Flyers, 2-6-3328 shots
2.2 xG56% of the chances44%
The Flyers beat the Senators 3-1. Expected goals had it close, 2.2 to 2.8. The Flyers scored three straight at one stage. An empty-netter made the final score look roomier than the game was.
- Final/OTRecapNYRNew York Rangers, 7-3-1029 shots
3.2 xGCBJColumbus Blue Jackets, 3-4-0129 shots
3.1 xG51% of the chances49%
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 1-0 in overtime in a game the chances had about even, 3.1 expected goals to 3.2. Jet Greaves stopped all 29 shots for the shutout. Kent Johnson scored the overtime winner.
- Final/SORecapSJSSan Jose Sharks, 4-4-1334 shots
4.2 xGDETDetroit Red Wings, 3-3-2427 shots
3.1 xG57% of the chances43%
The Sharks created more, 4.2 expected goals to 3.1, and lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Red Wings. The Sharks scored three straight at one stage. Both power plays scored, one for the Red Wings and two for the Sharks. The Red Wings trailed by two at one point. Macklin Celebrini had 16 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Will Smith had 12 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24.
- Final/OTRecapBUFBuffalo Sabres, 4-3-2326 shots
2.9 xGMTLMontreal Canadiens, 4-3-1434 shots
4.3 xG41% of the chances59%
The Canadiens beat the Sabres 4-3 in overtime, and the chances agreed: 4.3 expected goals to 2.9. The Canadiens scored three straight at one stage. Cole Caufield scored the overtime winner. Beck Malenstyn finished 7 checks.
- FinalRecapNYINew York Islanders, 4-3-1420 shots
2.1 xGTORToronto Maple Leafs, 4-4-2129 shots
3.3 xG38% of the chances62%
The Maple Leafs created more, 3.3 expected goals to 2.1, and lost 4-1 to the Islanders. The Islanders scored first and never trailed. An empty-netter made the final score look roomier than the game was. Simon Holmstrom had two goals.
- FinalRecapDALDallas Stars, 4-3-1432 shots
3.4 xGCHIChicago Blackhawks, 3-6-0019 shots
2.2 xG61% of the chances39%
The Stars won 4-0 and earned it, out-chancing the Blackhawks 3.4 to 2.2 in expected goals. The Stars scored four straight at one stage. Jake Oettinger made 19 saves and allowed nothing. Jason Robertson had 10 shot attempts.
- FinalRecapSTLSt Louis Blues, 3-4-1226 shots
2.0 xGNSHNashville Predators, 3-2-3524 shots
3.0 xG40% of the chances60%
The Predators won 5-2 and earned it, out-chancing the Blues 3.0 to 2.0 in expected goals. The Predators scored three straight at one stage. Jayden Struble threw 8 hits, his most in a game since 2023-24. Ryan O'Reilly has scored in 3 straight games.
- FinalRecapBOSBoston Bruins, 7-2-0428 shots
2.1 xGLAKLos Angeles Kings, 0-4-2126 shots
2.8 xG43% of the chances57%
The Kings created more, 2.8 expected goals to 2.1, and lost 4-1 to the Bruins. The Bruins scored four straight at one stage. It was tied 1-1 going into the third. An empty-netter made the final score look roomier than the game was. David Pastrnak has a point in 5 straight games.
- FinalRecapEDMEdmonton Oilers, 6-1-1621 shots
2.8 xGUTAUtah Mammoth, 7-3-0228 shots
2.9 xG49% of the chances51%
The Oilers beat the Mammoth 6-2 in a game the chances had about even, 2.8 expected goals to 2.9. The Oilers scored five straight at one stage. Five points for Connor McDavid: two goals and three assists. Mathieu Joseph scored for the first time in 46 games.
- FinalRecapPITPittsburgh Penguins, 3-6-1224 shots
2.7 xGVGKVegas Golden Knights, 8-2-0620 shots
2.2 xG55% of the chances45%
The Golden Knights beat the Penguins 6-2. Expected goals had it close, 2.2 to 2.7. The Golden Knights scored three straight at one stage. Both power plays scored, one for the Golden Knights and one for the Penguins. An empty-netter made the final score look roomier than the game was. Mark Stone had three points, one goal and two assists. Brett Howden has scored in 3 straight games.