NHL DAILY RECAP – January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026 | IHM Newsroom
Final Scores
Buffalo Sabres 5-3 Montreal Canadiens
Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 Vancouver Canucks
Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 Philadelphia Flyers
Washington Capitals 2-3 San Jose Sharks
Boston Bruins 4-2 Seattle Kraken
Minnesota Wild 2-6 Winnipeg Jets
Chicago Blackhawks 1-3 Calgary Flames
Edmonton Oilers 0-1 New York Islanders
Utah Mammoth 2-1 Dallas Stars
Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 Toronto Maple Leafs OT
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Buffalo Sabres 5-3 Montreal Canadiens
Buffalo held the shot edge and finished efficiently to secure a two-goal win.
Stats Box
Shots on Goal: 27-23
Shots off target: 12-13
Shooting PCT: 18.52% (5/27) – 13.04% (3/23)
Blocked shots: 18-6
Goalkeeper Saves: 20-22
Saves PCT: 86.96% (20/23) – 84.62% (22/26)
Penalties: 5-6
PIM: 10-12
Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 Vancouver Canucks
Columbus drove volume and limited Vancouver’s finishing, pulling away with steady pressure.
Stats Box
Shots on Goal: 36-31
Shots off target: 23-11
Shooting PCT: 11.11% (4/36) – 3.23% (1/31)
Blocked shots: 18-15
Goalkeeper Saves: 30-32
Saves PCT: 96.77% (30/31) – 88.89% (32/36)
Penalties: 2-2
PIM: 4-4
Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh converted at a high rate and stayed composed through Philadelphia’s shot volume.
Stats Box
Shots on Goal: 30-33
Shots off target: 15-23
Shooting PCT: 20% (6/30) – 9.09% (3/33)
Blocked shots: 11-14
Goalkeeper Saves: 30-24
Saves PCT: 90.91% (30/33) – 80% (24/30)
Penalties: 5-5
PIM: 13-13
Washington Capitals 2-3 San Jose Sharks
San Jose made the difference in finishing and held the line defensively late.
Stats Box
Shots on Goal: 23-26
Shots off target: 15-12
Shooting PCT: 8.7% (2/23) – 11.54% (3/26)
Blocked shots: 10-14
Goalkeeper Saves: 23-21
Saves PCT: 88.46% (23/26) – 91.3% (21/23)
Penalties: 3-2
PIM: 6-4
Boston Bruins 4-2 Seattle Kraken
Boston capitalized on its chances and managed the game flow despite Seattle’s shot count.
Stats Box
Shots on Goal: 24-28
Shots off target: 9-14
Shooting PCT: 16.67% (4/24) – 7.14% (2/28)
Blocked shots: 13-16
Goalkeeper Saves: 26-20
Saves PCT: 92.86% (26/28) – 86.96% (20/23)
Penalties: 5-3
PIM: 13-9
Minnesota Wild 2-6 Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg turned efficiency into separation, scoring six on 29 shots on goal.
Stats Box
Shots on Goal: 34-29
Shots off target: 13-12
Shooting PCT: 5.88% (2/34) – 20.69% (6/29)
Blocked shots: 12-7
Goalkeeper Saves: 23-32
Saves PCT: 79.31% (23/29) – 94.12% (32/34)
Penalties: 4-3
PIM: 8-6
Chicago Blackhawks 1-3 Calgary Flames
Calgary kept it tight and controlled the key moments with stronger defensive detail.
Stats Box
Shots on Goal: 23-23
Shots off target: 12-9
Shooting PCT: 4.35% (1/23) – 13.04% (3/23)
Blocked shots: 12-19
Goalkeeper Saves: 20-22
Saves PCT: 90.91% (20/22) – 95.65% (22/23)
Penalties: 7-8
PIM: 17-19
Edmonton Oilers 0-1 New York Islanders
Edmonton owned the shot totals, but the Islanders got the only goal and a complete shutout performance.
Stats Box
Shots on Goal: 35-18
Shots off target: 24-13
Shooting PCT: 0% (0/35) – 5.56% (1/18)
Blocked shots: 16-8
Goalkeeper Saves: 17-35
Saves PCT: 94.44% (17/18) – 100% (35/35)
Penalties: 1-2
PIM: 2-4
Utah Mammoth 2-1 Dallas Stars
Utah edged a balanced game, with both teams landing identical shots on goal.
Stats Box
Shots on Goal: 27-27
Shots off target: 16-6
Shooting PCT: 7.41% (2/27) – 3.7% (1/27)
Blocked shots: 19-15
Goalkeeper Saves: 26-25
Saves PCT: 96.3% (26/27) – 92.59% (25/27)
Penalties: 3-3
PIM: 6-6
Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 Toronto Maple Leafs OT
Vegas and Toronto traded goals in a high-event game, and Vegas finished it in overtime.
Stats Box
Shots on Goal: 33-28
Shots off target: 15-12
Shooting PCT: 18.18% (6/33) – 17.86% (5/28)
Blocked shots: 14-15
Goalkeeper Saves: 23-27
Saves PCT: 82.14% (23/28) – 81.82% (27/33)
Penalties: 1-3
PIM: 2-6
IHM Academy - Performance Metrics Masterclass - Lesson 26: Net-Front Control Differential (NFCD) & Slot Chaos Generation
Coach Mark Comment
The biggest separator tonight was conversion versus volume. Several games show the same story, one team carried shots, but the opponent owned the slot moments and goaltending result. When a team posts a save rate near or above 95% and keeps second chances under control, the scoreboard can tilt even against the run of play.
Q&A
What does Shooting PCT tell you in a recap?
It is goals divided by shots on goal, and it quickly shows who finished chances at a higher rate.
Why can a team lose while outshooting the opponent?
Because shot quality, net-front rebounds, and goaltending can outweigh pure volume.
What do blocked shots indicate?
They reflect lane control and defensive commitment, especially in the slot and inner circles.
How should Saves PCT be used?
It helps confirm whether the result was goalie driven, execution driven, or both.
Why do overtime games often look different in stats?
Small margins and late-game risk can swing conversion, and one breakdown decides it.