Date: March 13, 2026
By IceHockeyMan Newsroom
The NHL schedule of March 13 delivered one of the busiest nights of the season with fourteen games across the league. Several teams produced dominant offensive performances, including Dallas exploding for seven goals and Vegas controlling Pittsburgh in a convincing victory.
There were also multiple overtime and shootout battles, showing how tight the competition remains across the league. Florida needed overtime to edge Columbus, Philadelphia prevailed in a penalty shootout against Minnesota, and Vancouver also required penalties to defeat Nashville.
The night also highlighted strong goaltending performances and efficient scoring. San Jose shocked Boston despite being heavily outshot, while Colorado showed clinical finishing against Seattle. The Rangers produced one of the most efficient offensive games of the evening with six goals on only seventeen shots.
Final Scores
Boston Bruins 2 - 4 San Jose Sharks
Buffalo Sabres 1 - 2 Washington Capitals
Carolina Hurricanes 1 - 3 St. Louis Blues
Florida Panthers 2 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets (OT)
New Jersey Devils 4 - 5 Calgary Flames
Tampa Bay Lightning 4 - 1 Detroit Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs 6 - 4 Anaheim Ducks
Dallas Stars 7 - 2 Edmonton Oilers
Minnesota Wild 2 - 3 Philadelphia Flyers (SO)
Winnipeg Jets 3 - 6 New York Rangers
Utah Mammoth 2 - 3 Chicago Blackhawks (OT)
Seattle Kraken 1 - 5 Colorado Avalanche
Vancouver Canucks 4 - 3 Nashville Predators (SO)
Vegas Golden Knights 6 - 2 Pittsburgh Penguins
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Boston Bruins 2 - 4 San Jose Sharks
Boston dominated the shot count but could not convert their chances. San Jose relied on efficient finishing and strong goaltending to secure the win despite facing sustained offensive pressure. Shots on Goal: 40 - 28
Shots off target: 17 - 10
Shooting %: 5% - 14.29%
Blocked shots: 18 - 8
Goalkeeper Saves: 24 - 38
Saves %: 85.71% - 95%
Penalties: 3 - 4
PIM: 14 - 24
Buffalo Sabres 1 - 2 Washington Capitals
Buffalo generated more offense and controlled puck possession for long stretches, but Washington capitalized on their limited chances and received a strong goaltending performance to escape with the win. Shots on Goal: 30 - 22
Shots off target: 20 - 17
Shooting %: 3.33% - 9.09%
Blocked shots: 17 - 12
Goalkeeper Saves: 20 - 29
Saves %: 90.91% - 96.67%
Penalties: 2 - 2
PIM: 4 - 4
Carolina Hurricanes 1 - 3 St. Louis Blues
Carolina controlled the offensive zone but struggled to convert. St. Louis delivered one of the most efficient shooting performances of the night and relied on elite goaltending to secure the victory. Shots on Goal: 32 - 17
Shots off target: 16 - 6
Shooting %: 3.13% - 17.65%
Blocked shots: 9 - 12
Goalkeeper Saves: 14 - 31
Saves %: 87.5% - 96.88%
Penalties: 1 - 2
PIM: 2 - 4
Florida Panthers 2 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets (OT)
Columbus generated more offensive pressure throughout the game but Florida relied on strong defensive structure and goaltending. The Panthers ultimately secured the win in overtime. Shots on Goal: 21 - 31
Shots off target: 24 - 10
Shooting %: 9.52% - 3.23%
Blocked shots: 10 - 17
Goalkeeper Saves: 30 - 19
Saves %: 96.77% - 90.48%
Penalties: 2 - 2
PIM: 4 - 4
New Jersey Devils 4 - 5 Calgary Flames
This was one of the most entertaining offensive games of the night. Calgary’s finishing efficiency proved decisive as they capitalized on high-quality chances despite fewer shot attempts. Shots on Goal: 31 - 29
Shots off target: 22 - 5
Shooting %: 12.9% - 17.24%
Blocked shots: 21 - 8
Goalkeeper Saves: 24 - 27
Saves %: 82.76% - 87.1%
Penalties: 0 - 2
PIM: 0 - 6
Tampa Bay Lightning 4 - 1 Detroit Red Wings
Tampa Bay controlled the game through efficient scoring and disciplined defensive play. Detroit created chances but struggled to convert. Shots on Goal: 28 - 25
Shots off target: 21 - 17
Shooting %: 14.29% - 4%
Blocked shots: 20 - 14
Goalkeeper Saves: 24 - 24
Saves %: 96% - 88.89%
Penalties: 1 - 1
PIM: 2 - 2
Toronto Maple Leafs 6 - 4 Anaheim Ducks
Toronto relied on strong finishing to overcome Anaheim’s significant shot advantage. The Ducks generated more attempts but the Maple Leafs converted their opportunities at a much higher rate. Shots on Goal: 28 - 40
Shots off target: 17 - 23
Shooting %: 21.43% - 10%
Blocked shots: 9 - 13
Goalkeeper Saves: 36 - 22
Saves %: 90% - 81.48%
Penalties: 12 - 12
PIM: 46 - 41
Dallas Stars 7 - 2 Edmonton Oilers
Dallas produced the most dominant offensive performance of the night. Despite fewer shots, the Stars delivered exceptional finishing and capitalized on defensive mistakes. Shots on Goal: 27 - 32
Shots off target: 9 - 12
Shooting %: 25.93% - 6.25%
Blocked shots: 7 - 7
Goalkeeper Saves: 30 - 20
Saves %: 93.75% - 74.07%
Penalties: 11 - 12
PIM: 12 - 18
Minnesota Wild 2 - 3 Philadelphia Flyers (SO)
Both teams delivered a balanced performance with nearly identical shooting percentages. Philadelphia ultimately secured the win in the shootout. Shots on Goal: 23 - 26
Shots off target: 17 - 13
Shooting %: 8.7% - 7.69%
Blocked shots: 10 - 11
Goalkeeper Saves: 24 - 21
Saves %: 92.31% - 91.3%
Penalties: 4 - 3
PIM: 8 - 6
Winnipeg Jets 3 - 6 New York Rangers
The Rangers produced one of the most efficient offensive displays of the season, scoring six goals on only seventeen shots. Shots on Goal: 26 - 17
Shots off target: 17 - 17
Shooting %: 11.54% - 35.29%
Blocked shots: 18 - 15
Goalkeeper Saves: 11 - 23
Saves %: 68.75% - 88.46%
Penalties: 2 - 1
PIM: 4 - 2
Utah Mammoth 2 - 3 Chicago Blackhawks (OT)
Utah generated more offensive pressure, but Chicago capitalized on their opportunities and secured the overtime victory. Shots on Goal: 31 - 23
Shots off target: 27 - 8
Shooting %: 6.45% - 13.04%
Blocked shots: 17 - 11
Goalkeeper Saves: 20 - 29
Saves %: 86.96% - 93.55%
Penalties: 2 - 2
PIM: 4 - 4
Seattle Kraken 1 - 5 Colorado Avalanche
Colorado demonstrated excellent scoring efficiency and punished Seattle’s defensive lapses to secure a decisive road victory. Shots on Goal: 29 - 26
Shots off target: 18 - 18
Shooting %: 3.45% - 19.23%
Blocked shots: 19 - 10
Goalkeeper Saves: 21 - 28
Saves %: 80.77% - 96.55%
Penalties: 2 - 2
PIM: 6 - 4
Vancouver Canucks 4 - 3 Nashville Predators (SO)
Vancouver controlled most statistical categories and eventually secured the win after a shootout battle. Shots on Goal: 26 - 19
Shots off target: 23 - 12
Shooting %: 11.54% - 15.79%
Blocked shots: 17 - 11
Goalkeeper Saves: 16 - 23
Saves %: 84.21% - 88.46%
Penalties: 3 - 2
PIM: 6 - 4
Vegas Golden Knights 6 - 2 Pittsburgh Penguins
Vegas controlled the game with extremely efficient scoring and capitalized on Pittsburgh defensive breakdowns. Shots on Goal: 17 - 26
Shots off target: 14 - 15
Shooting %: 35.29% - 7.69%
Blocked shots: 12 - 20
Goalkeeper Saves: 24 - 11
Saves %: 92.31% - 68.75%
Penalties: 6 - 5
PIM: 12 - 10
Coach Mark Comment
This was a very interesting night from a coaching perspective. Several teams dominated the shot totals but still lost games. Boston, Carolina and Columbus all produced more offensive pressure but were punished by efficiency and goaltending. Modern NHL games are often decided by shot quality rather than shot volume. Teams that protect the slot, manage transitions and convert their high-danger chances usually control the scoreboard.
Q&A: NHL Daily Recap
What was the most dominant offensive performance?
Dallas scoring seven goals and Vegas scoring six highlight the most explosive attacks of the night.
Which game showed the biggest gap between shots and result?
Boston outshooting San Jose but losing is the clearest example.
Which team had the most efficient shooting?
The New York Rangers scored six goals on only seventeen shots.
Which games went beyond regulation?
Florida vs Columbus, Minnesota vs Philadelphia, Utah vs Chicago and Vancouver vs Nashville.
What was the biggest tactical lesson from the night?
Shot quality and finishing efficiency often outweigh raw shot volume in determining NHL outcomes.