IHM NHL Coach Rankings

IHM COACH MARK · 2026-27 CURRENT SEASON

NHL Coach Rankings - No Reputation. No Carryover. Just This Season.

Track all 32 NHL head coaches through IceHockeyMan's current-season-only coaching model. Every coach starts at zero. Career reputation, awards and previous-season results do not carry into the live ranking.

The IHM Mark Coach Score measures results earned now, while Mark Decision Points separately reward overtime wins as an additional bench decision. Current-Season Game Profile, Goal Environment, Bench Impact, Game Management and Deployment then show each coach's current-season results profile, scoring conditions, close games, leads, comebacks, overtime, line usage and late-game trust.

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IHM Mark Coach Rankings

Current season only
#1 BOS Marco Sturm 12 GP 75.8 Live
#2 CAR Rod Brind'Amour 13 GP 72.3 Live
#3 EDM Mike Babcock 12 GP 68.3 Live
#4 MIN John Hynes 13 GP 66.2 Live
#5 UTA Andre Tourigny 12 GP 65.0 Live
#6 TBL Jon Cooper 11 GP 64.6 Live
#7 OTT Travis Green 12 GP 63.3 Live
#8 DAL Glen Gulutzan 11 GP 60.9 Live
#9 VGK Ryan Craig 13 GP 60.8 Live
#10 NJD Sheldon Keefe 11 GP 60.0 Live
BOS · HEAD COACH

Marco Sturm

Boston Bruins

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#1
IHM MARK COACH SCORE75.812 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP12
W9
60-Minute Wins8
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins0
L2
OTL1
PTS19
Points Pace.792
MARK DECISION POINTS10
MDP / Game0.833

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEAttack & Control
ATTACK OUTPUTHigh
DEFENSIVE CONTROLStrong
GOAL ENVIRONMENTBalancedAvg total 6.17
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Attack & ControlBalanced

The current-season results combine high offensive output (4.00 GF/G) with strong goals-against control (2.17 GA/G), creating a two-way performance profile.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputHigh
Defensive ControlStrong
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentBalanced
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game4.00
GA / Game2.17
Avg Total Goals6.17
Over 5.558.3% · 7/12
Under 5.541.7% · 5/12
Over 6.533.3% · 4/12
Under 6.566.7% · 8/12
One-Goal Games16.7%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles1-0-1
OT Edge1-1
Lead Lock4-0-1
Comeback Bench2 wins
Third-Period Push+14 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate50.0%
Comeback Rate50.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection80.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineC. Mittelstadt - E. Lindholm - J. Hagens
Matchup PairH. Lindholm - W. Borgen
Bench Stability12.0%
Late-Game TrustM. Geekie - P. Zacha - D. Pastrnak · 16.4%
Deployment sample: 12 processed games with shift-chart data.
CAR · HEAD COACH

Rod Brind'Amour

Carolina Hurricanes

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#2
IHM MARK COACH SCORE72.313 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP13
W9
60-Minute Wins8
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins0
L2
OTL2
PTS20
Points Pace.769
MARK DECISION POINTS10
MDP / Game0.769

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEAttack & Control
ATTACK OUTPUTHigh
DEFENSIVE CONTROLStrong
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 6.46
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Attack & ControlOver-Leaning

The current-season results combine high offensive output (3.92 GF/G) with strong goals-against control (2.54 GA/G), creating a two-way performance profile.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputHigh
Defensive ControlStrong
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.92
GA / Game2.54
Avg Total Goals6.46
Over 5.553.9% · 7/13
Under 5.546.2% · 6/13
Over 6.546.2% · 6/13
Under 6.553.9% · 7/13
One-Goal Games38.5%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles2-1-2
OT Edge1-1
Lead Lock5-0-1
Comeback Bench1 wins
Third-Period Push+8 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate40.0%
Comeback Rate50.0%
Shootout Calls0-1
Lead Protection83.3%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineW. Carrier - S. Aho - A. Svechnikov
Matchup PairJ. Chatfield - J. Slavin
Bench Stability18.1%
Late-Game TrustW. Carrier - S. Aho - A. Svechnikov · 17.1%
Deployment sample: 13 processed games with shift-chart data.
EDM · HEAD COACH

Mike Babcock

Edmonton Oilers

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#3
IHM MARK COACH SCORE68.312 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP12
W8
60-Minute Wins6
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins1
L2
OTL2
PTS18
Points Pace.750
MARK DECISION POINTS9
MDP / Game0.750

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEAttack-Led / Open
ATTACK OUTPUTHigh
DEFENSIVE CONTROLExposed
GOAL ENVIRONMENTStrong Over EnvironmentAvg total 7.92
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Attack-Led / OpenStrong Over Environment

The current-season game profile combines high scoring output (4.33 GF/G) with heavy defensive exposure (3.58 GA/G), producing 7.92 total goals per game.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputHigh
Defensive ControlExposed
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentStrong Over Environment
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game4.33
GA / Game3.58
Avg Total Goals7.92
Over 5.575.0% · 9/12
Under 5.525.0% · 3/12
Over 6.566.7% · 8/12
Under 6.533.3% · 4/12
One-Goal Games33.3%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles2-0-2
OT Edge1-1
Lead Lock6-0-0
Comeback Bench1 wins
Third-Period Push-3 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate50.0%
Comeback Rate33.3%
Shootout Calls1-1
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineC. McDavid - L. Draisaitl - V. Podkolzin
Matchup PairC. Murphy - R. Shea
Bench Stability26.1%
Late-Game TrustC. McDavid - L. Draisaitl - V. Podkolzin · 30.3%
Deployment sample: 12 processed games with shift-chart data.
MIN · HEAD COACH

John Hynes

Minnesota Wild

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#4
IHM MARK COACH SCORE66.213 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP13
W8
60-Minute Wins8
Extra-Time Wins0
Shootout Wins0
L3
OTL2
PTS18
Points Pace.692
MARK DECISION POINTS8
MDP / Game0.615

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEDefence-Led / Low-Event
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLStrong
GOAL ENVIRONMENTUnder-LeaningAvg total 5.46
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Defence-Led / Low-EventUnder-Leaning

The current-season results are being driven by suppression: 2.31 GA/G in a 5.46-goal average environment.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlStrong
Game EnvironmentLow Event
Goal EnvironmentUnder-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.15
GA / Game2.31
Avg Total Goals5.46
Over 5.546.2% · 6/13
Under 5.553.9% · 7/13
Over 6.523.1% · 3/13
Under 6.576.9% · 10/13
One-Goal Games46.2%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles2-2-2
OT Edge0-2
Lead Lock8-0-1
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push+1 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate33.3%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection88.9%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineK. Kaprizov - M. Boldy - J. Eriksson Ek
Matchup PairJ. Brodin - Q. Hughes
Bench Stability21.8%
Late-Game TrustK. Kaprizov - M. Boldy - J. Eriksson Ek · 19.1%
Deployment sample: 13 processed games with shift-chart data.
UTA · HEAD COACH

Andre Tourigny

Utah Mammoth

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#5
IHM MARK COACH SCORE65.012 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP12
W8
60-Minute Wins7
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins0
L4
OTL0
PTS16
Points Pace.667
MARK DECISION POINTS9
MDP / Game0.750

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEHigh-Event Exchange
ATTACK OUTPUTHigh
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTStrong Over EnvironmentAvg total 7.17
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
High-Event ExchangeStrong Over Environment

Games are running at 7.17 total goals per game. The current-season results consistently produce a higher-event scoring environment without requiring a claim about tactical intent.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputHigh
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentStrong Over Environment
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.83
GA / Game3.33
Avg Total Goals7.17
Over 5.583.3% · 10/12
Under 5.516.7% · 2/12
Over 6.558.3% · 7/12
Under 6.541.7% · 5/12
One-Goal Games25.0%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles3-0-0
OT Edge1-0
Lead Lock7-0-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push+1 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate100.0%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineA. Lee - B. Hayton - K. Yamamoto
Matchup PairM. Sergachev - M. Weegar
Bench Stability11.3%
Late-Game TrustL. Crouse - B. Hayton - J. McBain · 17.0%
Deployment sample: 12 processed games with shift-chart data.
TBL · HEAD COACH

Jon Cooper

Tampa Bay Lightning

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#6
IHM MARK COACH SCORE64.611 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP11
W7
60-Minute Wins6
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins0
L3
OTL1
PTS15
Points Pace.682
MARK DECISION POINTS8
MDP / Game0.727

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEHigh-Event Exchange
ATTACK OUTPUTHigh
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 6.55
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
High-Event ExchangeOver-Leaning

Games are running at 6.54 total goals per game. The current-season results consistently produce a higher-event scoring environment without requiring a claim about tactical intent.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputHigh
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.46
GA / Game3.09
Avg Total Goals6.55
Over 5.563.6% · 7/11
Under 5.536.4% · 4/11
Over 6.545.5% · 5/11
Under 6.554.6% · 6/11
One-Goal Games27.3%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles2-0-1
OT Edge1-1
Lead Lock5-0-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push+4 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate66.7%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineZ. Girgensons - I. Mikheyev - P. Holmberg
Matchup PairE. Cernak - R. McDonagh
Bench Stability17.9%
Late-Game TrustB. Hagel - A. Cirelli - J. Guentzel · 15.0%
Deployment sample: 11 processed games with shift-chart data.
OTT · HEAD COACH

Travis Green

Ottawa Senators

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#7
IHM MARK COACH SCORE63.312 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP12
W8
60-Minute Wins6
Extra-Time Wins0
Shootout Wins2
L4
OTL0
PTS16
Points Pace.667
MARK DECISION POINTS8
MDP / Game0.667

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEBalanced
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTBalancedAvg total 6.00
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
BalancedBalanced

The current-season results sit between the defined attack, defensive-control and event-level extremes: 3.17 GF/G, 2.83 GA/G and 6.00 total goals per game.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentBalanced
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.17
GA / Game2.83
Avg Total Goals6.00
Over 5.541.7% · 5/12
Under 5.558.3% · 7/12
Over 6.533.3% · 4/12
Under 6.566.7% · 8/12
One-Goal Games33.3%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles4-0-0
OT Edge0-0
Lead Lock4-0-0
Comeback Bench1 wins
Third-Period Push+2 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate100.0%
Comeback Rate20.0%
Shootout Calls2-0
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineS. Pinto - C. Giroux - M. Amadio
Matchup PairJ. Spence - T. Chabot
Bench Stability10.8%
Late-Game TrustW. Foegele - T. Stützle - D. Batherson · 6.0%
Deployment sample: 12 processed games with shift-chart data.
DAL · HEAD COACH

Glen Gulutzan

Dallas Stars

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#8
IHM MARK COACH SCORE60.911 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP11
W7
60-Minute Wins4
Extra-Time Wins2
Shootout Wins1
L3
OTL1
PTS15
Points Pace.682
MARK DECISION POINTS9
MDP / Game0.818

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEDefence-Led / Low-Event
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLStrong
GOAL ENVIRONMENTStrong Under EnvironmentAvg total 4.73
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Defence-Led / Low-EventStrong Under Environment

The current-season results are being driven by suppression: 1.82 GA/G in a 4.73-goal average environment.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlStrong
Game EnvironmentLow Event
Goal EnvironmentStrong Under Environment
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.91
GA / Game1.82
Avg Total Goals4.73
Over 5.59.1% · 1/11
Under 5.590.9% · 10/11
Over 6.59.1% · 1/11
Under 6.590.9% · 10/11
One-Goal Games54.6%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles3-2-1
OT Edge2-0
Lead Lock3-0-0
Comeback Bench2 wins
Third-Period Push+7 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate50.0%
Comeback Rate40.0%
Shootout Calls1-1
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineS. Steel - W. Johnston - M. Rantanen
Matchup PairM. Heiskanen - T. Harley
Bench Stability10.7%
Late-Game TrustJ. Robertson - W. Johnston - M. Rantanen · 11.8%
Deployment sample: 11 processed games with shift-chart data.
VGK · HEAD COACH

Ryan Craig

Vegas Golden Knights

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#9
IHM MARK COACH SCORE60.813 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP13
W8
60-Minute Wins6
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins1
L4
OTL1
PTS17
Points Pace.654
MARK DECISION POINTS9
MDP / Game0.692

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEHigh-Event Exchange
ATTACK OUTPUTHigh
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTStrong Over EnvironmentAvg total 6.54
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
High-Event ExchangeStrong Over Environment

Games are running at 6.54 total goals per game. The current-season results consistently produce a higher-event scoring environment without requiring a claim about tactical intent.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputHigh
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentStrong Over Environment
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.62
GA / Game2.92
Avg Total Goals6.54
Over 5.576.9% · 10/13
Under 5.523.1% · 3/13
Over 6.569.2% · 9/13
Under 6.530.8% · 4/13
One-Goal Games38.5%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles3-1-1
OT Edge1-1
Lead Lock6-0-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push+4 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate60.0%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls1-0
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineI. Barbashev - J. Eichel - M. Stone
Matchup PairB. McNabb - S. Theodore
Bench Stability21.6%
Late-Game TrustB. Howden - W. Karlsson - M. Marner · 19.0%
Deployment sample: 13 processed games with shift-chart data.
NJD · HEAD COACH

Sheldon Keefe

New Jersey Devils

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#10
IHM MARK COACH SCORE60.011 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP11
W7
60-Minute Wins5
Extra-Time Wins2
Shootout Wins0
L4
OTL0
PTS14
Points Pace.636
MARK DECISION POINTS9
MDP / Game0.818

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEBalanced
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTBalancedAvg total 6.18
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
BalancedBalanced

The current-season results sit between the defined attack, defensive-control and event-level extremes: 3.27 GF/G, 2.91 GA/G and 6.18 total goals per game.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentBalanced
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.27
GA / Game2.91
Avg Total Goals6.18
Over 5.554.6% · 6/11
Under 5.545.5% · 5/11
Over 6.536.4% · 4/11
Under 6.563.6% · 7/11
One-Goal Games27.3%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles3-0-0
OT Edge2-0
Lead Lock5-0-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push0 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate100.0%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineN. Hischier - L. Evangelista - T. Meier
Matchup PairB. Pesce - L. Hughes
Bench Stability14.9%
Late-Game TrustN. Hischier - L. Evangelista - T. Meier · 17.1%
Deployment sample: 11 processed games with shift-chart data.
WSH · HEAD COACH

Spencer Carbery

Washington Capitals

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#11
IHM MARK COACH SCORE58.010 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP10
W6
60-Minute Wins5
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins0
L4
OTL0
PTS12
Points Pace.600
MARK DECISION POINTS7
MDP / Game0.700

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEHigh-Event Exchange
ATTACK OUTPUTHigh
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTStrong Over EnvironmentAvg total 6.60
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
High-Event ExchangeStrong Over Environment

Games are running at 6.60 total goals per game. The current-season results consistently produce a higher-event scoring environment without requiring a claim about tactical intent.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputHigh
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentStrong Over Environment
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.40
GA / Game3.20
Avg Total Goals6.60
Over 5.580.0% · 8/10
Under 5.520.0% · 2/10
Over 6.560.0% · 6/10
Under 6.540.0% · 4/10
One-Goal Games20.0%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles2-0-0
OT Edge1-0
Lead Lock5-0-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push-7 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate100.0%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineD. Strome - A. Tuch - J. Kyrou
Matchup PairM. Fehérváry - V. Desharnais
Bench Stability9.3%
Late-Game TrustD. Strome - A. Tuch - J. Kyrou · 9.7%
Deployment sample: 10 processed games with shift-chart data.
SEA · HEAD COACH

Lane Lambert

Seattle Kraken

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#12
IHM MARK COACH SCORE57.512 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP12
W7
60-Minute Wins5
Extra-Time Wins0
Shootout Wins2
L4
OTL1
PTS15
Points Pace.625
MARK DECISION POINTS7
MDP / Game0.583

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEAttack-Led / Open
ATTACK OUTPUTHigh
DEFENSIVE CONTROLExposed
GOAL ENVIRONMENTStrong Over EnvironmentAvg total 7.25
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Attack-Led / OpenStrong Over Environment

The current-season game profile combines high scoring output (3.75 GF/G) with heavy defensive exposure (3.50 GA/G), producing 7.25 total goals per game.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputHigh
Defensive ControlExposed
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentStrong Over Environment
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.75
GA / Game3.50
Avg Total Goals7.25
Over 5.583.3% · 10/12
Under 5.516.7% · 2/12
Over 6.575.0% · 9/12
Under 6.525.0% · 3/12
One-Goal Games25.0%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles2-0-1
OT Edge0-1
Lead Lock7-0-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push-4 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate66.7%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls2-0
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineB. McMann - C. Stephenson - J. Eberle
Matchup PairA. Larsson - V. Dunn
Bench Stability17.6%
Late-Game TrustB. McMann - C. Stephenson - J. Eberle · 19.5%
Deployment sample: 12 processed games with shift-chart data.
MTL · HEAD COACH

Martin St. Louis

Montreal Canadiens

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#13
IHM MARK COACH SCORE54.611 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP11
W6
60-Minute Wins3
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins2
L3
OTL2
PTS14
Points Pace.636
MARK DECISION POINTS7
MDP / Game0.636

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEHigh-Event Exchange
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 6.55
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
High-Event ExchangeOver-Leaning

Games are running at 6.54 total goals per game. The current-season results consistently produce a higher-event scoring environment without requiring a claim about tactical intent.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.27
GA / Game3.27
Avg Total Goals6.55
Over 5.563.6% · 7/11
Under 5.536.4% · 4/11
Over 6.563.6% · 7/11
Under 6.536.4% · 4/11
One-Goal Games72.7%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles5-1-2
OT Edge1-2
Lead Lock5-0-1
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push-7 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate62.5%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls2-0
Lead Protection83.3%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineA. Texier - P. Danault - Z. Bolduc
Matchup PairL. Hutson - N. Dobson
Bench Stability15.9%
Late-Game TrustJ. Slafkovský - N. Suzuki - C. Caufield · 17.2%
Deployment sample: 11 processed games with shift-chart data.
TOR · HEAD COACH

Jim Hiller

Toronto Maple Leafs

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#14
IHM MARK COACH SCORE52.914 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP14
W7
60-Minute Wins6
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins0
L5
OTL2
PTS16
Points Pace.571
MARK DECISION POINTS8
MDP / Game0.571

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEHigh-Event Exchange
ATTACK OUTPUTHigh
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 7.00
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
High-Event ExchangeOver-Leaning

Games are running at 7.00 total goals per game. The current-season results consistently produce a higher-event scoring environment without requiring a claim about tactical intent.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputHigh
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.71
GA / Game3.29
Avg Total Goals7.00
Over 5.564.3% · 9/14
Under 5.535.7% · 5/14
Over 6.564.3% · 9/14
Under 6.535.7% · 5/14
One-Goal Games57.1%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles3-3-2
OT Edge1-1
Lead Lock5-0-1
Comeback Bench1 wins
Third-Period Push+4 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate37.5%
Comeback Rate20.0%
Shootout Calls0-1
Lead Protection83.3%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineA. Matthews - J. Roslovic - K. Marchenko
Matchup PairD. Raddysh - J. McCabe
Bench Stability10.1%
Late-Game TrustA. Matthews - J. Roslovic - W. Nylander · 8.9%
Deployment sample: 14 processed games with shift-chart data.
COL · HEAD COACH

Jared Bednar

Colorado Avalanche

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#15
IHM MARK COACH SCORE52.512 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP12
W6
60-Minute Wins6
Extra-Time Wins0
Shootout Wins0
L5
OTL1
PTS13
Points Pace.542
MARK DECISION POINTS6
MDP / Game0.500

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEHigh-Event Exchange
ATTACK OUTPUTHigh
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 7.42
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
High-Event ExchangeOver-Leaning

Games are running at 7.42 total goals per game. The current-season results consistently produce a higher-event scoring environment without requiring a claim about tactical intent.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputHigh
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game4.08
GA / Game3.33
Avg Total Goals7.42
Over 5.566.7% · 8/12
Under 5.533.3% · 4/12
Over 6.566.7% · 8/12
Under 6.533.3% · 4/12
One-Goal Games41.7%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles1-3-1
OT Edge0-0
Lead Lock6-0-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push0 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate20.0%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-1
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineA. Lehkonen - M. Necas - N. MacKinnon
Matchup PairC. Makar - D. Toews
Bench Stability17.2%
Late-Game TrustA. Lehkonen - M. Necas - N. MacKinnon · 15.9%
Deployment sample: 12 processed games with shift-chart data.
NYR · HEAD COACH

Mike Sullivan

New York Rangers

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#16
IHM MARK COACH SCORE52.114 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP14
W7
60-Minute Wins7
Extra-Time Wins0
Shootout Wins0
L6
OTL1
PTS15
Points Pace.536
MARK DECISION POINTS7
MDP / Game0.500

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEBalanced
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 6.14
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
BalancedOver-Leaning

The current-season results sit between the defined attack, defensive-control and event-level extremes: 3.14 GF/G, 3.00 GA/G and 6.14 total goals per game.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.14
GA / Game3.00
Avg Total Goals6.14
Over 5.564.3% · 9/14
Under 5.535.7% · 5/14
Over 6.550.0% · 7/14
Under 6.550.0% · 7/14
One-Goal Games14.3%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles0-1-1
OT Edge0-1
Lead Lock6-0-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push+2 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate0.0%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineA. Lafrenière - M. Zibanejad - G. Perreault
Matchup PairA. Fox - V. Gavrikov
Bench Stability20.3%
Late-Game TrustA. Lafrenière - M. Zibanejad - G. Perreault · 23.0%
Deployment sample: 14 processed games with shift-chart data.
FLA · HEAD COACH

Paul Maurice

Florida Panthers

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#17
IHM MARK COACH SCORE51.712 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP12
W6
60-Minute Wins4
Extra-Time Wins2
Shootout Wins0
L4
OTL2
PTS14
Points Pace.583
MARK DECISION POINTS8
MDP / Game0.667

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEClose-Game / Grind
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTBalancedAvg total 5.83
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Close-Game / GrindBalanced

50% of games have finished as one-goal battles. The current-season profile is being shaped by compressed margins and repeated game-management situations.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentBalanced
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.83
GA / Game3.00
Avg Total Goals5.83
Over 5.541.7% · 5/12
Under 5.558.3% · 7/12
Over 6.533.3% · 4/12
Under 6.566.7% · 8/12
One-Goal Games50.0%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles4-0-2
OT Edge2-2
Lead Lock2-0-0
Comeback Bench1 wins
Third-Period Push+2 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate66.7%
Comeback Rate16.7%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineS. Vilmanis - A. Lundell - E. Luostarinen
Matchup PairA. Ekblad - G. Forsling
Bench Stability17.0%
Late-Game TrustM. Tkachuk - C. Verhaeghe - S. Bennett · 20.5%
Deployment sample: 12 processed games with shift-chart data.
NYI · HEAD COACH

Peter DeBoer

New York Islanders

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#18
IHM MARK COACH SCORE50.911 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP11
W5
60-Minute Wins5
Extra-Time Wins0
Shootout Wins0
L4
OTL2
PTS12
Points Pace.545
MARK DECISION POINTS5
MDP / Game0.455

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEDefence-Led / Low-Event
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLStrong
GOAL ENVIRONMENTUnder-LeaningAvg total 5.55
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Defence-Led / Low-EventUnder-Leaning

The current-season results are being driven by suppression: 2.64 GA/G in a 5.54-goal average environment.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlStrong
Game EnvironmentLow Event
Goal EnvironmentUnder-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.91
GA / Game2.64
Avg Total Goals5.55
Over 5.536.4% · 4/11
Under 5.563.6% · 7/11
Over 6.527.3% · 3/11
Under 6.572.7% · 8/11
One-Goal Games45.5%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles2-1-2
OT Edge0-1
Lead Lock4-0-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push-1 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate40.0%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-1
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineB. Schenn - C. Ritchie - V. Eklund
Matchup PairA. Pelech - R. Pulock
Bench Stability10.9%
Late-Game TrustE. Heineman - B. Horvat - K. Palmieri · 17.1%
Deployment sample: 11 processed games with shift-chart data.
STL · HEAD COACH

Jim Montgomery

St. Louis Blues

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#19
IHM MARK COACH SCORE48.211 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP11
W5
60-Minute Wins5
Extra-Time Wins0
Shootout Wins0
L5
OTL1
PTS11
Points Pace.500
MARK DECISION POINTS5
MDP / Game0.455

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEAttack & Finish
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 6.36
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Attack & FinishOver-Leaning

The team is producing 3.18 GF/G with a positive third-period scoring profile, giving the current-season results an attack-led finishing signature.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.18
GA / Game3.18
Avg Total Goals6.36
Over 5.563.6% · 7/11
Under 5.536.4% · 4/11
Over 6.554.6% · 6/11
Under 6.545.5% · 5/11
One-Goal Games27.3%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles1-1-1
OT Edge0-1
Lead Lock5-0-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push+7 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate33.3%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineD. Holloway - R. Thomas - J. Snuggerud
Matchup PairB. Carlo - C. Fowler
Bench Stability22.0%
Late-Game TrustD. Holloway - R. Thomas - J. Snuggerud · 17.2%
Deployment sample: 11 processed games with shift-chart data.
NSH · HEAD COACH

Andrew Brunette

Nashville Predators

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#20
IHM MARK COACH SCORE47.311 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP11
W4
60-Minute Wins4
Extra-Time Wins0
Shootout Wins0
L3
OTL4
PTS12
Points Pace.545
MARK DECISION POINTS4
MDP / Game0.364

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEBalanced
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTBalancedAvg total 6.00
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
BalancedBalanced

The current-season results sit between the defined attack, defensive-control and event-level extremes: 2.82 GF/G, 3.18 GA/G and 6.00 total goals per game.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentBalanced
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.82
GA / Game3.18
Avg Total Goals6.00
Over 5.554.6% · 6/11
Under 5.545.5% · 5/11
Over 6.545.5% · 5/11
Under 6.554.6% · 6/11
One-Goal Games45.5%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles1-0-4
OT Edge0-2
Lead Lock3-0-3
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push-2 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate20.0%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-2
Lead Protection50.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineF. Forsberg - N. Hoglander - M. Wood
Matchup PairB. Skjei - N. Perbix
Bench Stability10.7%
Late-Game TrustF. Forsberg - N. Hoglander - M. Wood · 12.0%
Deployment sample: 11 processed games with shift-chart data.
DET · HEAD COACH

Todd McLellan

Detroit Red Wings

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#21
IHM MARK COACH SCORE45.812 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP12
W5
60-Minute Wins3
Extra-Time Wins0
Shootout Wins2
L4
OTL3
PTS13
Points Pace.542
MARK DECISION POINTS5
MDP / Game0.417

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEClose-Game / Grind
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTBalancedAvg total 5.83
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Close-Game / GrindBalanced

58% of games have finished as one-goal battles. The current-season profile is being shaped by compressed margins and repeated game-management situations.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentBalanced
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.75
GA / Game3.08
Avg Total Goals5.83
Over 5.558.3% · 7/12
Under 5.541.7% · 5/12
Over 6.558.3% · 7/12
Under 6.541.7% · 5/12
One-Goal Games58.3%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles3-1-3
OT Edge0-1
Lead Lock2-0-0
Comeback Bench1 wins
Third-Period Push+6 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate42.9%
Comeback Rate14.3%
Shootout Calls2-2
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineE. Finnie - A. DeBrincat - M. Brandsegg-Nygård
Matchup PairB. Chiarot - M. Seider
Bench Stability13.9%
Late-Game TrustE. Finnie - A. DeBrincat - M. Brandsegg-Nygård · 14.8%
Deployment sample: 12 processed games with shift-chart data.
CGY · HEAD COACH

Ryan Huska

Calgary Flames

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#22
IHM MARK COACH SCORE45.511 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP11
W5
60-Minute Wins5
Extra-Time Wins0
Shootout Wins0
L6
OTL0
PTS10
Points Pace.455
MARK DECISION POINTS5
MDP / Game0.455

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILELow-Offense / Defensive Exposure
ATTACK OUTPUTLimited
DEFENSIVE CONTROLExposed
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 6.27
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Low-Offense / Defensive ExposureOver-Leaning

The current-season game profile combines limited scoring output (2.54 GF/G) with heavy goals-against exposure (3.73 GA/G). The 6.27 average total is being driven more by defensive concessions than by offensive production.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputLimited
Defensive ControlExposed
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.55
GA / Game3.73
Avg Total Goals6.27
Over 5.563.6% · 7/11
Under 5.536.4% · 4/11
Over 6.545.5% · 5/11
Under 6.554.6% · 6/11
One-Goal Games18.2%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles2-0-0
OT Edge0-0
Lead Lock3-1-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push-8 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate100.0%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection75.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineM. Pospisil - R. Strome - M. Gridin
Matchup PairK. Bahl - S. Nemec
Bench Stability11.0%
Late-Game TrustJ. Farabee - S. Honzek - M. Backlund · 9.3%
Deployment sample: 11 processed games with shift-chart data.
WPG · HEAD COACH

Scott Arniel

Winnipeg Jets

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#23
IHM MARK COACH SCORE44.611 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP11
W4
60-Minute Wins4
Extra-Time Wins0
Shootout Wins0
L4
OTL3
PTS11
Points Pace.500
MARK DECISION POINTS4
MDP / Game0.364

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEClose-Game / Grind
ATTACK OUTPUTLimited
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTUnder-LeaningAvg total 5.27
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Close-Game / GrindUnder-Leaning

82% of games have finished as one-goal battles. The current-season profile is being shaped by compressed margins and repeated game-management situations.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputLimited
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentLow Event
Goal EnvironmentUnder-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.46
GA / Game2.82
Avg Total Goals5.27
Over 5.536.4% · 4/11
Under 5.563.6% · 7/11
Over 6.527.3% · 3/11
Under 6.572.7% · 8/11
One-Goal Games81.8%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles3-3-3
OT Edge0-3
Lead Lock3-0-2
Comeback Bench1 wins
Third-Period Push0 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate33.3%
Comeback Rate20.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection60.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineK. Connor - C. Perfetti - M. Scheifele
Matchup PairD. Samberg - N. Pionk
Bench Stability27.6%
Late-Game TrustK. Connor - C. Perfetti - M. Scheifele · 22.6%
Deployment sample: 11 processed games with shift-chart data.
SJS · HEAD COACH

Ryan Warsofsky

San Jose Sharks

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#24
IHM MARK COACH SCORE44.212 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP12
W6
60-Minute Wins1
Extra-Time Wins4
Shootout Wins1
L5
OTL1
PTS13
Points Pace.542
MARK DECISION POINTS10
MDP / Game0.833

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEDefensive Exposure / High-Risk
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLExposed
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 6.67
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Defensive Exposure / High-RiskOver-Leaning

The team is producing a middle-range 3.08 GF/G but allowing 3.58 GA/G. The current-season profile is therefore being shaped more by defensive exposure than by dominant offensive output.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlExposed
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.08
GA / Game3.58
Avg Total Goals6.67
Over 5.558.3% · 7/12
Under 5.541.7% · 5/12
Over 6.558.3% · 7/12
Under 6.541.7% · 5/12
One-Goal Games50.0%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles5-0-1
OT Edge4-0
Lead Lock4-0-1
Comeback Bench1 wins
Third-Period Push-9 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate83.3%
Comeback Rate25.0%
Shootout Calls1-1
Lead Protection80.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineI. Chernyshov - M. Celebrini - W. Smith
Matchup PairD. Nurse - M. Kesselring
Bench Stability11.3%
Late-Game TrustM. Marchment - M. Celebrini - W. Smith · 11.1%
Deployment sample: 12 processed games with shift-chart data.
ANA · HEAD COACH

Joel Quenneville

Anaheim Ducks

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#25
IHM MARK COACH SCORE43.611 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP11
W5
60-Minute Wins4
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins0
L6
OTL0
PTS10
Points Pace.455
MARK DECISION POINTS6
MDP / Game0.545

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEOpen-Leaning / Elevated Event
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 6.27
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Open-Leaning / Elevated EventOver-Leaning

The current-season scoring environment is elevated at 6.27 total goals per game, but the attack/defence split does not fit one of the more extreme profiles.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.91
GA / Game3.36
Avg Total Goals6.27
Over 5.572.7% · 8/11
Under 5.527.3% · 3/11
Over 6.536.4% · 4/11
Under 6.563.6% · 7/11
One-Goal Games36.4%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles3-1-0
OT Edge1-0
Lead Lock3-1-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push-3 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate75.0%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection75.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineJ. Malott - T. Washe - J. Caulfield
Matchup PairJ. LaCombe - N. Warren
Bench Stability9.7%
Late-Game TrustA. Killorn - M. Granlund - B. Sennecke · 8.1%
Deployment sample: 11 processed games with shift-chart data.
BUF · HEAD COACH

Lindy Ruff

Buffalo Sabres

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#26
IHM MARK COACH SCORE40.911 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP11
W4
60-Minute Wins2
Extra-Time Wins2
Shootout Wins0
L4
OTL3
PTS11
Points Pace.500
MARK DECISION POINTS6
MDP / Game0.545

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEDefensive Exposure / High-Risk
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLExposed
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 6.55
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Defensive Exposure / High-RiskOver-Leaning

The team is producing a middle-range 2.82 GF/G but allowing 3.73 GA/G. The current-season profile is therefore being shaped more by defensive exposure than by dominant offensive output.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlExposed
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.82
GA / Game3.73
Avg Total Goals6.55
Over 5.563.6% · 7/11
Under 5.536.4% · 4/11
Over 6.563.6% · 7/11
Under 6.536.4% · 4/11
One-Goal Games54.6%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles3-0-3
OT Edge2-2
Lead Lock0-0-0
Comeback Bench3 wins
Third-Period Push+8 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate50.0%
Comeback Rate30.0%
Shootout Calls0-1
Lead Protection0.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineZ. Benson - N. Ostlund - J. Quinn
Matchup PairM. Samuelsson - R. Dahlin
Bench Stability21.5%
Late-Game TrustZ. Benson - N. Ostlund - J. Quinn · 26.8%
Deployment sample: 11 processed games with shift-chart data.
PIT · HEAD COACH

Dan Muse

Pittsburgh Penguins

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#27
IHM MARK COACH SCORE39.212 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP12
W5
60-Minute Wins2
Extra-Time Wins2
Shootout Wins1
L6
OTL1
PTS11
Points Pace.458
MARK DECISION POINTS7
MDP / Game0.583

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEHigh-Event Exchange
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 6.67
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
High-Event ExchangeOver-Leaning

Games are running at 6.67 total goals per game. The current-season results consistently produce a higher-event scoring environment without requiring a claim about tactical intent.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game3.33
GA / Game3.33
Avg Total Goals6.67
Over 5.558.3% · 7/12
Under 5.541.7% · 5/12
Over 6.558.3% · 7/12
Under 6.541.7% · 5/12
One-Goal Games50.0%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles3-2-1
OT Edge2-0
Lead Lock3-1-0
Comeback Bench1 wins
Third-Period Push-1 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate50.0%
Comeback Rate14.3%
Shootout Calls1-1
Lead Protection75.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineE. Malkin - T. Novak - E. Chinakhov
Matchup PairD. Carlile - E. Karlsson
Bench Stability12.6%
Late-Game TrustE. Malkin - T. Novak - E. Chinakhov · 21.2%
Deployment sample: 12 processed games with shift-chart data.
CBJ · HEAD COACH

Rick Bowness

Columbus Blue Jackets

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#28
IHM MARK COACH SCORE37.89 GP
StatusProvisional
ConfidenceLow
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP9
W4
60-Minute Wins1
Extra-Time Wins2
Shootout Wins1
L5
OTL0
PTS8
Points Pace.444
MARK DECISION POINTS6
MDP / Game0.667

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILETight-Leaning / Lower Event
ATTACK OUTPUTLimited
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTUnder-LeaningAvg total 5.78
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Tight-Leaning / Lower EventUnder-Leaning

The current-season scoring environment is relatively tight at 5.78 total goals per game, without enough evidence to classify it as a strongly defence-led profile.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputLimited
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentUnder-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.44
GA / Game3.33
Avg Total Goals5.78
Over 5.544.4% · 4/9
Under 5.555.6% · 5/9
Over 6.544.4% · 4/9
Under 6.555.6% · 5/9
One-Goal Games44.4%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles3-1-0
OT Edge2-0
Lead Lock2-0-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push-3 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate75.0%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls1-0
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineM. Knies - A. Fantilli - K. Johnson
Matchup PairD. Severson - Z. Werenski
Bench Stability20.7%
Late-Game TrustM. Knies - A. Fantilli - K. Johnson · 27.1%
Deployment sample: 9 processed games with shift-chart data.
LAK · HEAD COACH

Peter Laviolette

Los Angeles Kings

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#29
IHM MARK COACH SCORE34.010 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP10
W3
60-Minute Wins2
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins0
L5
OTL2
PTS8
Points Pace.400
MARK DECISION POINTS4
MDP / Game0.400

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEDefensive Exposure / High-Risk
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLExposed
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 6.20
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Defensive Exposure / High-RiskOver-Leaning

The team is producing a middle-range 2.70 GF/G but allowing 3.50 GA/G. The current-season profile is therefore being shaped more by defensive exposure than by dominant offensive output.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlExposed
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.70
GA / Game3.50
Avg Total Goals6.20
Over 5.540.0% · 4/10
Under 5.560.0% · 6/10
Over 6.540.0% · 4/10
Under 6.560.0% · 6/10
One-Goal Games40.0%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles1-1-2
OT Edge1-2
Lead Lock2-0-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push-5 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate25.0%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection100.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineA. Panarin - A. Kempe - Q. Byfield
Matchup PairD. Doughty - J. Edmundson
Bench Stability12.8%
Late-Game TrustA. Panarin - A. Kempe - Q. Byfield · 20.1%
Deployment sample: 10 processed games with shift-chart data.
PHI · HEAD COACH

Rick Tocchet

Philadelphia Flyers

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#30
IHM MARK COACH SCORE30.013 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP13
W3
60-Minute Wins3
Extra-Time Wins0
Shootout Wins0
L7
OTL3
PTS9
Points Pace.346
MARK DECISION POINTS3
MDP / Game0.231

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEClose-Game / Grind
ATTACK OUTPUTLimited
DEFENSIVE CONTROLAverage
GOAL ENVIRONMENTStrong Under EnvironmentAvg total 5.08
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Close-Game / GrindStrong Under Environment

54% of games have finished as one-goal battles. The current-season profile is being shaped by compressed margins and repeated game-management situations.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputLimited
Defensive ControlAverage
Game EnvironmentLow Event
Goal EnvironmentStrong Under Environment
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game1.85
GA / Game3.23
Avg Total Goals5.08
Over 5.523.1% · 3/13
Under 5.576.9% · 10/13
Over 6.515.4% · 2/13
Under 6.584.6% · 11/13
One-Goal Games53.9%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles1-3-3
OT Edge0-2
Lead Lock3-0-1
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push-7 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate14.3%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-1
Lead Protection75.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineN. Cates - M. Michkov - P. Martone
Matchup PairO. Bonk - T. Sanheim
Bench Stability7.8%
Late-Game TrustS. Couturier - T. Zegras - O. Tippett · 6.7%
Deployment sample: 13 processed games with shift-chart data.
CHI · HEAD COACH

Jeff Blashill

Chicago Blackhawks

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#31
IHM MARK COACH SCORE25.511 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP11
W3
60-Minute Wins2
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins0
L8
OTL0
PTS6
Points Pace.273
MARK DECISION POINTS4
MDP / Game0.364

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILELow-Offense / Defensive Exposure
ATTACK OUTPUTLimited
DEFENSIVE CONTROLExposed
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 6.09
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Low-Offense / Defensive ExposureOver-Leaning

The current-season game profile combines limited scoring output (2.18 GF/G) with heavy goals-against exposure (3.91 GA/G). The 6.09 average total is being driven more by defensive concessions than by offensive production.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputLimited
Defensive ControlExposed
Game EnvironmentNeutral
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.18
GA / Game3.91
Avg Total Goals6.09
Over 5.563.6% · 7/11
Under 5.536.4% · 4/11
Over 6.545.5% · 5/11
Under 6.554.6% · 6/11
One-Goal Games27.3%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles1-2-0
OT Edge1-0
Lead Lock3-1-0
Comeback Bench0 wins
Third-Period Push-7 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate33.3%
Comeback Rate0.0%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection75.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineJ. Greenway - R. Greene - C. Smith
Matchup PairA. Vlasic - I. Cole
Bench Stability16.0%
Late-Game TrustJ. Greenway - R. Greene - C. Smith · 16.8%
Deployment sample: 11 processed games with shift-chart data.
VAN · HEAD COACH

Manny Malhotra

Vancouver Canucks

2026-27 CURRENT SEASON
NHL Rank#32
IHM MARK COACH SCORE16.213 GP
StatusLive
ConfidenceDeveloping
SEASON BENCH RECORD
GP13
W2
60-Minute Wins1
Extra-Time Wins1
Shootout Wins0
L10
OTL1
PTS5
Points Pace.192
MARK DECISION POINTS3
MDP / Game0.231

Wins earned this season, with an additional Coach Mark decision point for each overtime win.

GAME PROFILEDefensive Exposure / High-Risk
ATTACK OUTPUTAverage
DEFENSIVE CONTROLExposed
GOAL ENVIRONMENTOver-LeaningAvg total 7.46
Coach Mark IntelligenceGame Profile · Goal Environment · Bench Impact · Game Management · Deployment
CURRENT-SEASON GAME PROFILE
Defensive Exposure / High-RiskOver-Leaning

The team is producing a middle-range 2.85 GF/G but allowing 4.62 GA/G. The current-season profile is therefore being shaped more by defensive exposure than by dominant offensive output.

GAME PROFILE · CURRENT-SEASON AXES
Attack OutputAverage
Defensive ControlExposed
Game EnvironmentHigh Event
Goal EnvironmentOver-Leaning
GOAL ENVIRONMENT · SEASON TOTALS
GF / Game2.85
GA / Game4.62
Avg Total Goals7.46
Over 5.561.5% · 8/13
Under 5.538.5% · 5/13
Over 6.546.2% · 6/13
Under 6.553.9% · 7/13
One-Goal Games30.8%
Game Profile is derived from current-season results and describes observed scoring/output conditions; it is not a claim about forecheck, transition, possession or other tactical intent. Over/Under percentages use fixed 5.5 and 6.5 goal thresholds and are not sportsbook-specific closing-line results or a prediction.
BENCH IMPACT
One-Goal Battles1-2-1
OT Edge1-1
Lead Lock0-0-1
Comeback Bench1 wins
Third-Period Push-3 GD
GAME MANAGEMENT
Close-Out Rate25.0%
Comeback Rate12.5%
Shootout Calls0-0
Lead Protection0.0%
BENCH DEPLOYMENT
Go-To LineJ. DeBrusk - E. Pettersson - J. Lekkerimäki
Matchup PairJ. Oleksiak - T. Willander
Bench Stability11.5%
Late-Game TrustL. Ohgren - P. Cotter - B. Boeser · 6.7%
Deployment sample: 13 processed games with shift-chart data.
USE THE DATA

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Use the rankings as a current-season coaching layer alongside team form, injuries, goaltending, line combinations and matchup context.

Matchups & Team Analysis

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Fantasy & Pre-Game Research

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Betting Research Context

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HOW IT WORKS

Coach Mark Current-Season Methodology

Start at Zero

No previous season, awards, career wins or reputation carry over.

Mark Coach Score

60% Points Pace + 20% Winning Rate + 20% 60-Minute Winning Rate.

Mark Decision Points

MDP = Wins + Extra-Time Wins. An overtime win receives one additional decision point.

Live Bench Context

Close games, leads, comebacks, overtime and deployment are calculated from current-season game data.

Game Profile & Goal Environment

Current-season Game Profile uses attack output, defensive control and event level from the same local season game set. Fixed O/U 5.5 and 6.5 tendencies describe scoring conditions. These signals do not change the Mark Coach Score and do not claim tactical intent.