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Calgary Flames 3-4 Winnipeg Jets (After Penalties)

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Calgary Flames 3-4 Winnipeg Jets (After Penalties)

Date: November 16, 2025 - Author: IHM News

Jets outlast Flames in a tight, momentum-swinging shootout battle

Winnipeg survived a night of constant pushback from Calgary and escaped with a 3-4 win after penalties, closing out one of the most volatile games of the week. The Flames held long stretches of pressure – outshooting Winnipeg 34-23 and generating far more attempts - but the Jets repeatedly answered at key moments, leaning on elite finishing from their top line and Connor Hellebuyck’s crucial shootout stop on Jonathan Huberdeau.

Calgary clawed back multiple times, including a dramatic late equalizer from Matthew Coronato at 18:45 of the third period. However, despite heavy zone time in overtime, the Flames couldn’t solve Hellebuyck, while Winnipeg’s shooters made their chances count. Gabe Vilardi scored the decisive shootout winner, securing two points for Winnipeg in a game where they spent long stretches in their own end.

How the game unfolded

Second-period scoring surge

After a scoreless first period, Winnipeg finally broke through early in the second: Mark Scheifele finished a clean zone entry from Kyle Connor and Josh Morrissey at 07:19 to make it 0-1. Calgary responded almost instantly, with Jalen Bean capitalizing on a rebound at 07:52.

Winnipeg struck again at 08:25 when Tyler Pearson buried a quick one-timer off a turnover. But Calgary stayed composed, tying the game 2-2 at 13:29 through Kevin Bahl, who hammered home a point shot through traffic.

Special teams tilt the third period

A penalty to Connor Zary at 00:58 for interference set up Winnipeg’s power-play unit, and Cole Perfetti needed only 82 seconds to convert - redirecting a perfect feed from Connor and Morrissey to restore the Jets’ lead at 2-3.

Calgary pushed relentlessly afterward, firing 14 shots on goal in the period. Their persistence paid off at 18:45, when Coronato tied the game 3-3 following sustained cycling in the Winnipeg zone.

Shootout: Vilardi seals it

The overtime period was tight and physical, with only three total shots. In the shootout, Calgary missed all three attempts (Frost, Huberdeau, Andersson), while Vilardi scored the lone goal for Winnipeg to close it out.

Numbers Box

  • Shots on goal: CGY 34 – WPG 23
  • Blocked shots: CGY 15 – WPG 22
  • Shooting percentage: CGY 8.82% – WPG 13.04%
  • Goaltender saves: Wolf 20/23 – Hellebuyck 31/34
  • Faceoff battle: Slight Calgary edge
  • Penalties: CGY 1 – WPG 3
  • PIM: CGY 2 – WPG 6

Coach Mark comment

Calgary played the right way for most of the night but lacked detail in the neutral zone during the second period. Winnipeg’s execution on special teams was the difference. Hellebuyck closing the door in OT and the shootout is what top-tier goalies do.

Questions & Answers | IHM Performance Metrics

Q: Why did Calgary lose despite controlling the shot volume?
A: Winnipeg generated higher-quality attempts and scored on special teams, while Calgary struggled to convert extended zone time.

Q: What swung momentum most?
A: Perfetti’s early third-period power-play goal shifted control back to Winnipeg.

Q: Why was the shootout so one-sided?
A: Winnipeg’s shooters were more patient, while Calgary’s attempts lacked speed variation and deception.

Q: Which players defined the game analytically?
A: Morrissey (transition control), Connor (chance creation), Coronato (finishing), Hellebuyck (high-danger saves).

Q: Is this result concerning for Calgary?
A: No – the underlying metrics show strong play. They simply lost a technical shootout battle.

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Seattle Kraken 4-1 San Jose Sharks: Schwartz leads special-teams clinic | IHM News IHM

Seattle Kraken 4-1 San Jose Sharks: Schwartz leads special-teams clinic | IHM News IHM

Seattle Kraken 4-1 San Jose Sharks: Schwartz drives special-teams statement at home

Date: November 16, 2025 – Author: IHM News

Seattle opened the weekend with a composed 4-1 win against the San Jose Sharks at Climate Pledge Arena, leaning on five-on-five structure and sharp special teams rather than raw shot volume. The Kraken were outshot 26-24 but controlled the game once they settled after a busy first period, turning a 1-1 scoreline into a two-goal cushion in the second and closing the night with a shorthanded empty-net dagger.

Jaden Schwartz finished with two goals, including the late shorthanded empty-netter that sealed it at 4-1. Eeli Tolvanen and Adam Larsson supplied the other Seattle tallies, while Chandler Stephenson and Jamie Oleksiak combined for four assists out of the top six. On the other side, the Sharks generated plenty of perimeter looks but only broke through on an early power-play marker from Alexander Wennberg.

First period: trading punches and a late goalie change

Seattle struck first at 8:14 of the opening frame when Schwartz jumped into space off the rush and finished a clean feed from Stephenson, with Oleksiak providing the secondary assist for a 1-0 lead. San Jose answered late in the period on the power play: after a hooking minor against Ryan Lindgren, Wennberg tied it 1-1 at 19:42, wiring a one-timer from the right side off passes by celebrated rookie Macklin Celebrini and William Eklund.

The goal came at the end of a heavy Sharks push and triggered a change in the Seattle crease, with Philipp Grubauer coming in to relieve starter Matt Murray for the rest of the night. From there, the Kraken tightened their puck management through the neutral zone and stopped feeding San Jose transition looks.

Second period: blue-line punch swings control to Seattle

The middle frame belonged to the Kraken defense. After killing off early penalties to Tolvanen and Vince Dunn, Seattle flipped the momentum at 16:05 when Larsson jumped down from the blue line and buried a cross-slot pass from Mason Marchment, with Matty Beniers picking up the second assist for a 2-1 advantage.

Less than a minute and a half later, the same cycle pressure broke the Sharks again. Tolvanen found soft ice in the left circle and snapped home Seattle’s third of the night at 16:43, finishing another clean passing sequence from Stephenson and Oleksiak to push the lead to 3-1. San Jose struggled to clear the zone under pressure, spending long stretches defending layered point shots and net-front tips rather than attacking off the rush.

Third period: disciplined kill and shorthanded knockout

The Sharks tried to climb back in the third, earning multiple power plays as the Kraken took a string of minor penalties, including delays of game and tripping calls. Seattle’s penalty kill stayed compact in the middle, forcing San Jose to the outside and allowing Grubauer to handle the long looks cleanly.

With time running out and the Sharks pressing with the goalie pulled on a late advantage, the Kraken delivered the final blow. Lindgren read a loose puck, transitioned quickly through the neutral zone and found Schwartz in stride; the winger finished into the empty cage shorthanded at 16:31 for his second of the night and the 4-1 final.

Key numbers | IHM Performance Metrics

  • Shots on goal: Seattle 24, San Jose 26
  • Shooting percentage: Seattle 16.67% (4/24), San Jose 3.85% (1/26)
  • Goalie saves: Kraken goalies combined 25/26 (96.15% SV%), Sharks 20/23 (86.96% SV%), fourth goal allowed empty net
  • Blocked shots: Seattle 8, San Jose 25
  • Penalties / PIM: Seattle 6 minors for 12 PIM, San Jose 2 minors for 4 PIM
  • Special teams snapshot: Kraken penalty kill perfect on the night, Sharks convert once on the power play

Team notes and standout performers

For Seattle, Schwartz’s two-goal performance was backed up by a quietly dominant night from the Stephenson line; the center finished with two primary assists and drove a steady forecheck that wore down San Jose’s top pair. Tolvanen’s release was again a difference-maker from the left flank, while Larsson’s timing on his pinches kept the Sharks guessing on point pressure.

On the Sharks side, Wennberg’s power-play strike and Celebrini’s poise on the puck were positives, and the shot edge shows San Jose was not out of the game territorially. But with only one goal on 26 shots and heavy reliance on blocked attempts, the visitors lacked interior presence and second-chance pressure in front of the Seattle net.

Coach Mark comment

From a coaching perspective, this game is a clinic in staying patient when the shot clock is not in your favour. Seattle trusted their defensive layers, kept the middle of the ice protected and punished mistakes when the Sharks overextended. If the Kraken repeat this kind of special-teams discipline and structured breakout under pressure, they will stay in the Pacific Division conversation all season.

Questions & Answers | IHM Performance Metrics

Q: How did Seattle win despite being outshot?
A: The Kraken limited high-danger looks, protected the slot and finished at a far better clip, converting four of 24 shots while holding San Jose to one goal on 26 attempts.

Q: What was the turning point of the game?
A: The late second-period stretch where Larsson and Tolvanen scored less than two minutes apart. That spell flipped a 1-1 game into a 3-1 cushion and forced the Sharks to chase in the third.

Q: How important was special-teams play in this matchup?
A: Very important. San Jose’s lone goal came on the power play, but Seattle’s penalty kill tightened as the game went on and then added a shorthanded empty-netter to close it out.

Q: Did the goalie change affect Seattle’s stability?
A: If anything it calmed the group. Grubauer stepped in and, together with Murray’s early work, the Kraken goalies combined for 25 saves on 26 shots, giving the skaters confidence to keep playing their structure.

Q: What does this result mean for both teams going forward?
A: For Seattle, it reinforces a blueprint built on structure, depth scoring and special-teams detail. For San Jose, the takeaway is clear: more net-front traffic and fewer perimeter cycles if they want their shot volume to translate into goals.

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Calgary Flames 2-0 San Jose Sharks - NHL Game Recap | IHM News

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Calgary Flames 2-0 San Jose Sharks

Date: November 14, 2025  |  Author: IHM News

Calgary leaned on structure and volume shooting to grind out a 2-0 home win over San Jose, outshooting the Sharks 36-15 and closing the night with a clean sheet on the scoreboard.

This felt like a classic Flames home game: controlled pace, heavy board work and very little room between the blue lines. Calgary steadily tilted the ice with layer-over-layer pressure, forcing the Sharks to chip pucks out rather than attack with speed. With both teams struggling to finish early, it was always going to be about who stayed patient longer and who blinked first under forecheck pressure.

The hosts generated most of their looks from extended zone time, rolling three effective forechecking units and using the low cycle to tire out San Jose’s defense. San Jose tried to answer with quick-strike rushes off turnovers, but they were limited to one-and-done entries and a small shot total. Calgary’s defensive box stayed compact in front of the net, clearing second chances and allowing their goaltender to see almost everything cleanly.

Special teams did not swing the scoreboard, but they did help Calgary manage momentum. The Flames’ penalty kill stayed aggressive at both blue lines, forcing the Sharks to regroup repeatedly and chewing up clock. On the other side, Calgary’s power play focused on puck possession and low-risk entries, even without finding a goal. The overall effect was the same: San Jose never really built a sustained wave in the offensive zone.

Game Flow

The first period was a feeling-out frame with very little open ice. Calgary owned the puck but could not solve San Jose’s shot lanes, while the Sharks’ best looks came from point shots through traffic that were handled calmly. Both teams went to the intermission scoreless, but the shot count already hinted at where the territorial edge was heading.

Early in the second, Calgary finally broke through. After another long offensive-zone shift, the Flames worked the puck low-to-high and then back into the slot, where Blake Coleman found space in front and snapped home the 1-0 goal. From there Calgary kept their foot on the gas, outshooting the Sharks comfortably in the frame and forcing San Jose to collapse even deeper around their crease.

The third period was all about game management from the home side. Calgary continued to finish checks, protect the middle of the ice and change smartly to avoid long shifts. San Jose pushed late with the goalie pulled, but a strong wall battle and quick outlet set up Samuel Honzek to slide the puck into the empty net for 2-0 in the final minute, sealing a workmanlike victory.

Numbers Box

  • Shots on goal: Calgary 36, San Jose 16
  • Blocked shots: Calgary 25, San Jose 13
  • Goaltending: Calgary starter turned aside every shot faced; San Jose’s netminder carried a heavy workload against 36 attempts
  • Penalties/PIM: Calgary 2 minors (4 PIM), San Jose 3 minors (6 PIM)
  • Key scorers: Coleman (GWG), Honzek (EN insurance)

Team Notes

Calgary’s top six forwards drove most of the possession, repeatedly winning races to loose pucks and forcing turnovers on the forecheck. On the back end, the Flames’ defense kept tight gaps in the neutral zone, denying San Jose clean entries and funneling play to the outside. For the Sharks, the positive note is how their penalty kill held up under pressure, but they will look at the shot chart and know they left too much offensive potential on the table.

Coach Mark comment

Calgary played a very mature home game. They did not chase offence, they trusted their structure and let the shot volume wear San Jose down. When your team limits the opponent to 16 shots and scores at key moments, that is the kind of blueprint that travels well through a long season.

Questions & Answers | IHM Performance Metrics

  • Q: What was the biggest tactical edge for Calgary in this game?
    A: Their layered forecheck and tight neutral-zone gap control. The Flames consistently denied San Jose controlled entries, which kept the Sharks from building any multi-chance shifts.
  • Q: How did the Flames manage the low-scoring nature of the night?
    A: They stayed patient, trusted their defensive shell and avoided forcing plays through the middle. Once they had the 1-0 lead, every shift focused on winning the next battle and keeping pucks below the San Jose goal line.
  • Q: What does this result say about Calgary’s defensive structure?
    A: Holding an NHL opponent to 15 shots usually means your layers are in sync. Calgary’s wingers tracked back hard, the defense held the dotted-line area and the goaltender saw clean looks with minimal rebounds.
  • Q: Where can San Jose find adjustments after this loss?
    A: They need more controlled exits and entries. Too many possessions ended with chips off the glass or hopeful dumps that Calgary handled easily, which limited any chance to attack with numbers.

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Utah Mammoth 5-2 Buffalo Sabres - NHL Game Recap | IHM News

Utah Mammoth 5-2 Buffalo Sabres – NHL Game Recap | IHM News

Utah Mammoth 5-2 Buffalo Sabres | NHL Game Recap

Date: November 13, 2025 – Author: IHM News

Utah breaks through with a four-goal third period surge

The Mammoth overturned a 2-1 deficit with a dominant final frame, exploding for four unanswered goals to secure a 5-2 home victory over the Sabres. Utah’s depth scoring and their aggressive forecheck in the final 20 minutes completely shifted the momentum after Buffalo controlled long stretches of the first half. Despite Buffalo’s early structure and Rosen’s two-goal start, the Sabres could not withstand Utah’s transition pressure and rising shot volume.

Game Flow

1st Period – Buffalo sets the tone.
Isak Rosen opened the scoring just 5:33 into the game, finishing a clean net-drive sequence created by Quinn and Byram. Utah struggled with puck management early and took two penalties, allowing Buffalo to dictate possession and take a 0-1 lead into the break.

2nd Period – Both teams trade goals.
Rosen struck again at 06:42 after a defensive misread by Utah, doubling Buffalo’s advantage. The Mammoth finally responded midway through the period when Nick DeSimone jumped into the rush and buried a low wrister to cut the deficit to 1-2.

3rd Period – Utah takes over completely.
Utah delivered a statement period. JJ Peterka tied the game just 52 seconds in, sparking a complete shift in momentum. Crouse’s powerful drive off a feed from Peterka and McBain made it 2-3. Schmaltz extended the lead with a precise release at 10:09. Keller sealed the win with an empty-netter in the final seconds, capping a four-goal frame.

Numbers Box

  • Shots on goal: Utah 36, Buffalo 19
  • Power play: Utah 0/2, Buffalo 0/3
  • Blocked shots: Utah 13, Buffalo 7
  • Goaltending: Vejmelka (17 SV - 2 GA), Ellis (31 SV - 4 GA + EN)
  • Key performer: Keller (1 G, 1 A)
  • Streaks: Peterka – points in 3 straight

Coach Mark comment

Utah showed exactly how a structured team responds when trailing – pushing tempo, winning puck battles, and attacking with pace through the neutral zone. Their third-period forecheck overwhelmed Buffalo. Strong identity win for the Mammoth.

Questions & Answers | IHM Performance Metrics

Q: What was the turning point?
A: Peterka’s early third-period goal shifted full momentum to Utah.

Q: Why did Buffalo collapse late?
A: They were pinned in their zone and couldn’t exit cleanly under Utah’s aggressive pressure.

Q: Who was Utah’s most impactful player?
A: Keller – he drove offense and added the insurance marker.

Q: Which metric best highlights Utah’s edge?
A: Shot differential – 36 vs 19, with heavy tilt in the final frame.

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New York Rangers 6-3 Nashville Predators | Game Recap | IHM News

New York Rangers 6-3 Nashville Predators | Game Recap | IHM News

New York Rangers 6-3 Nashville Predators

Date: November 11, 2025
Author: IHM News

Rangers Finally Win at Home, Snap Franchise-Worst Streak

The New York Rangers erupted for six goals at Madison Square Garden, snapping a franchise-worst seven-game home losing streak and earning a much-needed 6-3 win over the Nashville Predators. Artemi Panarin struck twice, Alexis Lafreniere fueled the offense with a multipoint night, and rookie Gabe Perreault collected his first NHL point as the Rangers rediscovered rhythm on home ice. For Nashville, Matthew Wood’s first career NHL hat trick wasn’t enough to offset defensive breakdowns and inconsistent goaltending.

Rangers Take Control Early

Mika Zibanejad opened the scoring at 10:39 of the first period, breaking a long home scoring drought for New York. Although Matthew Wood tied the game on a power play, Vladislav Gavrikov restored the lead late in the period with a quick strike that lifted the building and set momentum in the Rangers’ favor.

Second Period Surge Breaks Nashville

New York struck three times in the middle frame, showcasing pace, puck movement, and confidence that had been missing in previous home losses. Lafreniere sliced through the defense for a power-play goal, Panarin blasted a one-timer through Juuse Saros, and Will Cuylle finished a clean 3-on-2 rush to make it 5-1.

Predators Push Late but Fall Short

Wood completed his hat trick with two more power-play markers in the third period, but the Rangers countered quickly. Panarin banked a sharp-angle shot off a defender and in, stopping any Nashville comeback hopes and sealing New York’s first home victory of the season.

Numbers Box

  • Shots on Goal: Rangers 18, Predators 30
  • Power Play: Rangers 1/2, Predators 2/4
  • Goalies: Shesterkin 27 saves; Saros 7 saves on 12 shots; Annunen 5 saves
  • Notable: Wood’s first NHL hat trick; Perreault first NHL point; Rangers snap 0-6-1 home start

Coach Mark Comment

Rangers finally built a layered offensive game at home. Their pace through the neutral zone and quick-touch plays on entries created high-quality looks. The Predators generated on special teams, but their five-on-five structure broke too often. New York needed belief, and tonight’s execution gave them that.

Questions & Answers | IHM Performance Metrics

Why did the Rangers’ offense break through tonight?
They attacked in waves, supported entries better, and finally converted on Grade-A chances.

How much did Trocheck’s return matter?
His presence stabilized matchups, improved faceoffs, and lifted the entire top six emotionally.

Was Nashville’s loss mostly goaltending?
Saros struggled, but defensive gaps and failed clears played a larger role.

Is Wood’s hat trick a sign of long-term breakout?
The tools are real – shot, timing, positioning – but the Predators need more team cohesion to sustain his production.

What’s next?
Nashville travels to Stockholm for the Global Series; Rangers aim to build momentum at home.

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Edmonton Oilers 5-4 Columbus Blue Jackets (OT) - Game Recap | IHM News

Edmonton Oilers 5-4 Columbus Blue Jackets (OT) – Game Recap | IHM News

Edmonton Oilers 5-4 Columbus Blue Jackets (OT)

Date: Nov. 11, 2025  |  Author: IHM News

Deck: Edmonton erased a two-goal deficit in the third; McDavid scored twice, Walman tied it shorthanded, and Roslovic finished the comeback 56 seconds into overtime.

At Rogers Place, the Oilers turned a frustrating night into a statement win, beating the Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime. Columbus led 3-1 late in the second and 4-2 early in the third, but Connor McDavid delivered a captain’s push with two third-period goals. A clutch shorthanded strike from Jake Walman leveled the game with under a minute to play, and Jack Roslovic buried the winner on the first OT shift. Edmonton improves behind opportunistic finishing and late-game execution, while Columbus leaves with nothing after heavy shot-blocking and a disciplined structure for 50+ minutes.

Game Flow

1st period: Columbus struck first through Ivan Provorov (11:42). Edmonton answered at 17:28 via Jake Walman to make it 1-1.

2nd period: The Jackets took control. Sean Monahan finished at 1:39 and Boone Jenner extended the lead at 18:02 for 3-1.

3rd period: McDavid cut it to 3-2 just 58 seconds in, but Adam Fantilli restored the two-goal cushion at 4:19 (4-2). McDavid answered again at 13:39. With Columbus on the power play, Walman scored shorthanded at 19:02 to force OT.

Overtime: At 0:56, Roslovic finished a quick give-and-go (assist: Walman) to win it 5-4.

Special teams & turning points: Edmonton’s late penalty kill flipped momentum with Walman’s shorthanded equalizer; Columbus’ inability to close shifts after goals proved costly.

Numbers Box

  • Shots on goal: EDM 24, CBJ 19
  • Blocked shots: EDM 13, CBJ 27
  • Goalie saves: EDM 15, CBJ 19
  • Saves %: EDM 78.95% (15/19), CBJ 79.17% (19/24)
  • Penalties / PIM: EDM 5 / 13, CBJ 4 / 11
  • Notable: McDavid 2 G (both in 3rd), Walman GW assist + SHG, Roslovic OT winner

Team Notes

  • Edmonton: Leadership line drove the rally; transition entries sharpened late, with better weak-side support off the rush.
  • Columbus: Structure held for two periods (27 blocks) but breakouts faltered under pressure; special-teams leak at the worst time (SHGA).

Coach Mark Comment

Edmonton’s pace control in the third was the difference; McDavid created speed off controlled exits and middle-lane support. Columbus sat back in a 1-1-3 look and couldn’t handle Edmonton’s late width on entries.

Questions & Answers | IHM Performance Metrics

How did Edmonton flip the game?
They layered speed through the neutral zone, attacked off the pass, and won late possession chains; two elite finishes from McDavid sealed momentum.

What was the single biggest moment?
Walman’s shorthanded 4-4 with 58 seconds left-both a kill and a dagger that broke Columbus’ bench.

Why did Columbus’ defense crack late?
Exits under pressure deteriorated; fatigue plus Edmonton’s width stressed the weak-side defender and opened the slot.

Who stood out in the details?
Roslovic for the OT timing/read, Walman for situational impact (EV + SH), and McDavid for third-period pace control.

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