NHL Daily Recap – February 5, 2026
Date: February 5, 2026
By IceHockeyMan Newsroom | Updated: February 5, 2026
Final Scores
Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 Chicago Blackhawks | Florida Panthers 5-4 Boston Bruins (SO) | Winnipeg Jets 1-5 Montreal Canadiens | Nashville Predators 5-6 Minnesota Wild (OT) | Colorado Avalanche 4-2 San Jose Sharks | Utah Mammoth 4-1 Detroit Red Wings | Dallas Stars 5-4 St. Louis Blues | Calgary Flames 4-3 Edmonton Oilers | Los Angeles Kings 2-4 Seattle Kraken | Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 Vancouver Canucks
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 Chicago Blackhawks
Columbus converted at an elite rate and got a clean, structured game defensively, turning a tight shot profile into a decisive shutout result.
Team Stats
- Shots on Goal: CBJ 20 | CHI 21
- Shots off Target: CBJ 14 | CHI 22
- Shooting %: CBJ 20.00 | CHI 0.00
- Blocked Shots: CBJ 12 | CHI 11
- Goalkeeper Saves: CBJ 21 | CHI 16
- Saves %: CBJ 100.00 | CHI 84.21
- Penalties: CBJ 4 | CHI 2
- PIM: CBJ 8 | CHI 4
Florida Panthers 5-4 Boston Bruins (SO)
This one stayed volatile the whole way, with both teams trading momentum swings and Florida holding up through high-traffic sequences and special teams volume.
Team Stats
- Shots on Goal: FLA 26 | BOS 29
- Shots off Target: FLA 19 | BOS 17
- Shooting %: FLA 15.38 | BOS 13.79
- Blocked Shots: FLA 11 | BOS 20
- Goalkeeper Saves: FLA 25 | BOS 22
- Saves %: FLA 86.21 | BOS 84.62
- Penalties: FLA 11 | BOS 7
- PIM: FLA 25 | BOS 17
Winnipeg Jets 1-5 Montreal Canadiens
Montreal turned efficiency into separation, while Winnipeg’s low conversion rate on a big shot load put them into chase mode early and never let them reset.
Team Stats
- Shots on Goal: WPG 37 | MTL 27
- Shots off Target: WPG 25 | MTL 14
- Shooting %: WPG 2.70 | MTL 18.52
- Blocked Shots: WPG 11 | MTL 16
- Goalkeeper Saves: WPG 22 | MTL 36
- Saves %: WPG 84.62 | MTL 97.30
- Penalties: WPG 2 | MTL 4
- PIM: WPG 4 | MTL 8
Nashville Predators 5-6 Minnesota Wild (OT)
A high-event game where both teams kept finding offense, and Minnesota’s extra push late was enough to finish it in overtime.
Team Stats
- Shots on Goal: NSH 35 | MIN 44
- Shots off Target: NSH 12 | MIN 17
- Shooting %: NSH 14.29 | MIN 13.64
- Blocked Shots: NSH 12 | MIN 17
- Goalkeeper Saves: NSH 38 | MIN 30
- Saves %: NSH 86.36 | MIN 85.71
- Penalties: NSH 3 | MIN 4
- PIM: NSH 9 | MIN 11
Colorado Avalanche 4-2 San Jose Sharks
Colorado carried the play with a heavy shot volume and sustained pressure, and the defensive layer in front helped protect key moments.
Team Stats
- Shots on Goal: COL 42 | SJS 25
- Shots off Target: COL 15 | SJS 11
- Shooting %: COL 9.52 | SJS 8.00
- Blocked Shots: COL 21 | SJS 5
- Goalkeeper Saves: COL 23 | SJS 38
- Saves %: COL 92.00 | SJS 92.68
- Penalties: COL 4 | SJS 4
- PIM: COL 8 | SJS 8
Utah Mammoth 4-1 Detroit Red Wings
Utah kept the margin clean with elite goaltending efficiency and strong shot suppression on the dangerous areas, even with Detroit putting volume on net.
Team Stats
- Shots on Goal: UTA 25 | DET 30
- Shots off Target: UTA 15 | DET 24
- Shooting %: UTA 16.00 | DET 3.33
- Blocked Shots: UTA 5 | DET 15
- Goalkeeper Saves: UTA 29 | DET 21
- Saves %: UTA 96.67 | DET 87.50
- Penalties: UTA 5 | DET 4
- PIM: UTA 13 | DET 11
Dallas Stars 5-4 St. Louis Blues
Dallas won the finishing battle, while St. Louis stayed close by converting efficiently on fewer shots and keeping the game inside one look for long stretches.
Team Stats
- Shots on Goal: DAL 28 | STL 18
- Shots off Target: DAL 9 | STL 9
- Shooting %: DAL 17.86 | STL 22.22
- Blocked Shots: DAL 10 | STL 17
- Goalkeeper Saves: DAL 14 | STL 23
- Saves %: DAL 77.78 | STL 82.14
- Penalties: DAL 5 | STL 4
- PIM: DAL 10 | STL 8
Calgary Flames 4-3 Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton drove attempts and owned the shot count, but Calgary’s goaltending edge and timely conversion were the separator in the final score.
Team Stats
- Shots on Goal: CGY 25 | EDM 39
- Shots off Target: CGY 24 | EDM 7
- Shooting %: CGY 16.00 | EDM 7.69
- Blocked Shots: CGY 10 | EDM 13
- Goalkeeper Saves: CGY 36 | EDM 21
- Saves %: CGY 92.31 | EDM 84.00
- Penalties: CGY 6 | EDM 5
- PIM: CGY 15 | EDM 13
Los Angeles Kings 2-4 Seattle Kraken
Seattle got the better of the finishing and used disciplined defensive layers to make LA’s shot volume less dangerous than it looks on paper.
Team Stats
- Shots on Goal: LAK 27 | SEA 23
- Shots off Target: LAK 17 | SEA 9
- Shooting %: LAK 7.41 | SEA 17.39
- Blocked Shots: LAK 17 | SEA 15
- Goalkeeper Saves: LAK 19 | SEA 25
- Saves %: LAK 82.61 | SEA 92.59
- Penalties: LAK 7 | SEA 6
- PIM: LAK 16 | SEA 12
Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 Vancouver Canucks
Vegas combined clean execution with better shot quality and a steady saves edge, turning a fairly close flow into a three-goal win.
Team Stats
- Shots on Goal: VGK 31 | VAN 23
- Shots off Target: VGK 13 | VAN 10
- Shooting %: VGK 16.13 | VAN 8.70
- Blocked Shots: VGK 9 | VAN 10
- Goalkeeper Saves: VGK 21 | VAN 26
- Saves %: VGK 91.30 | VAN 83.87
- Penalties: VGK 1 | VAN 1
- PIM: VGK 2 | VAN 2
Coach Mark Comment
The cleanest read from this slate is how outcomes split between volume control and finishing efficiency. Colorado drove play with a huge shot edge, and that is usually a reliable indicator of territorial advantage, especially when it comes with heavy blocks from the defending team. On the other side, Winnipeg shows the risk of relying on volume without clean interior looks; the shooting percentage collapses when the puck does not get to the slot with a layered screen and a rebound plan.
In the tighter games, the separators were goaltending efficiency and situational discipline. Calgary winning a game while being outshot that significantly is often a signal that the chances against were more manageable than raw shots suggest, or that the goalie owned the second chance layer. Florida and Boston turned into a special-teams and tempo management problem, where penalties and PIM stacks can derail line rotation and force uneven matchups, especially for a team that wants to keep its top line fresh for five-on-five.
For teams building consistency, look at the relationship between blocked shots and saves. High block counts can be a positive defensive commitment, but they can also mean you are defending too long and getting stuck in-zone. The best teams combine controlled exits, strong neutral-zone spacing, and a forecheck that forces rushed decisions. When that structure holds, the shot clock becomes less important than where the shots come from and how quickly you can turn a stop into transition offense.
Q&A: Understanding NHL Daily Recaps
1) What should I look at first in a recap?
Start with the final score, then check shots on goal and shooting percentage to understand whether the result was driven by volume, finishing, or both.
2) Why do some teams win while being outshot?
Efficiency and game state matter. A team can win on higher-quality looks, elite goaltending, or by scoring first and defending the middle with layers.
3) What does saves percentage tell me in one game?
It indicates goaltending efficiency on the shots that reached the net, but it does not fully capture shot quality or screens. Use it with context.
4) How should I interpret blocked shots?
Blocked shots can show strong defensive buy-in, but very high totals may also suggest the team spent too much time defending in-zone.
5) Why are penalties and PIM important in recaps?
Penalty volume disrupts line rhythm, increases fatigue, and can swing matchups. PIM helps quantify how chaotic or disciplined the game was.
6) What is a quick sign a game was high-event?
Look for high shots on goal combined with strong shooting percentages, or an overtime finish with both teams pushing pace late.
7) How do I use recaps to spot trends?
Track repeated patterns across multiple games: shot share, finishing rate, penalties, and saves efficiency. Trends become clearer over a 5 to 10 game window.