League/Pulse
Results
Sunday, December 18 · final scores
Toronto Maple Leafs
Final
VS
2 – 5
Washington Capitals
Chances were even (2.9 to 3.3 expected goals); the Capitals won 5–2.
Dallas Stars
Final · OT
VS
4 – 5
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes earned it: 3.8 expected goals to 2.3, and they won it in overtime on Necas's goal.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Final
VS
5 – 1
Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens were outchanced (3.0 to 2.1 expected goals) and lost 1–5.
New York Rangers
Final
VS
6 – 3
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers were outchanced (3.2 to 2.5 expected goals) and lost 3–6.
Florida Panthers
Final
VS
4 – 2
New Jersey Devils
Chances were even (2.7 to 2.5 expected goals); the Devils lost 2–4.
Nashville Predators
Final
VS
1 – 3
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche earned it: 3.3 expected goals to 2.3, and a 3–1 win to show for it.
Winnipeg Jets
Final
VS
5 – 1
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks were outchanced (2.1 to 1.4 expected goals) and lost 1–5.
New York Islanders
Final
VS
5 – 2
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights created the better chances (2.6 to 1.3 expected goals) — and lost 2–5.
San Jose Sharks
Final · SO
VS
2 – 3
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings earned it: 3.7 expected goals to 2.7, and they won it in a shootout.
Ottawa Senators
Final
VS
2 – 4
Minnesota Wild
The Wild were outchanced (3.1 to 2.3 expected goals) but won 4–2 anyway.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Final
VS
2 – 3
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes were outchanced (2.9 to 2.0 expected goals) but won 3–2 anyway.