94 Morning Report: November 4th, 2023
Two upsets from last night's games and game previews for a 15 game Saturday!
Latest stats and analytics updates from games played as of 11/3/23
Results
| Home | Away | Score | Matchup Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Sabres | Philadelphia Flyers | 1:5 | 63.0% : 37.0% |
| St. Louis Blues | New Jersey Devils | 4:1 | 41.5% : 58.5% |
Last Night Highlights
- Kevin Hayes had 2 goals, 1 assist, and 6 shot attempts to help the Blues upset the Devils 4-1, despite their home-ice advantage.
- Hayes recorded his season high Even Strength Points per 60 at 14.73 in only 12.2 minutes of even strength ice time.
- The Devils were held to 61 shot attempts, 5.9 below their season average, after Jack Hughes got injured early in the game.
- The Flyers upset the Sabres in Buffalo led by Bobby Brink's goal and assists
- Samuel Ersson only had to make 21 saves on 22 shots as the Flyers blocked 13 shots on 52 shot attempts
- Joel Farabee has quietly been highly effective for the Flyers after adding two assists last night, improving his Points per 60 consistently throughout his last few games and now has 9 points and 3.2 Points per 60.
Tonight's Matchups
Game Preview: Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights
Two top teams will take each other on in Vegas tonight as the Avalanche travel to face the 10-0-1 Golden Knights. Both teams are in the top 5 for goal differential, but the Knights have a slight edge with .19 more Goals For per Game. As the Knights have 25 more shot attempts than the Avs this season, they are about even in percent of shot attempts on goal (Avs lead the Knights by .01%). With William Karlsson on a 13 point, 8 game streak, The Avs' defense will have to find a way to limit a deep Vegas Golden Knights offense.
Game Preview: Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings
Losing the last 4 of 5 games, the Red Wings have slowed down their scoring threat. In those last 5 games, they've averaged 2 goals, below their season average of 3.63. While shot attempts have not been hindered too much, Larkin (4G/11A) and DeBrincat (9G/4A) will face a tough Boston Bruins defense, who have allowed just 16 goals this season, fewest in the league. And while they are top tier in defense, their offense still produces with David Pastrnak (8G/GA) 3rd in the league (for players who have 3 GP) at 13.93 SOG per 60. Picking up their goals on their chances is crucial for the Red Wings to come out on top against the Bruins.
| Home Team | Home Win Probability | Away Team | Away Win Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | 49.6% | Nashville Predators | 50.4% |
| Arizona Coyotes | 52.6% | Winnipeg Jets | 47.4% |
| Detroit Red Wings | 33.0% | Boston Bruins | 67.0% |
| Ottawa Senators | 56.5% | Tampa Bay Lightning | 43.5% |
| St. Louis Blues | 55.0% | Montreal Canadiens | 45.0% |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 54.6% | Buffalo Sabres | 45.4% |
| Washington Capitals | 55.9% | Columbus Blue Jackets | 44.1% |
| New York Islanders | 53.5% | Carolina Hurricanes | 46.5% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 39.9% | Los Angeles Kings | 60.1% |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 42.2% | Florida Panthers | 57.8% |
| Minnesota Wild | 30.6% | New York Rangers | 69.4% |
| Seattle Kraken | 64.9% | Calgary Flames | 35.1% |
| Vancouver Canucks | 49.9% | Dallas Stars | 50.1% |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 61.6% | Colorado Avalanche | 38.4% |
| San Jose Sharks | 37.6% | Pittsburgh Penguins | 62.4% |