NHL stat of the week
Every week we dig through NHL play-by-play for one stat you won't find on a team page, made for the NHL Wraparound podcast.
For NHL Wraparound, week of Oct. 5
The Flyers can't get out
In their first four games, opponents have 79 shots on goal from within 30 feet of the Flyers' net; Philadelphia has 25 at the other end.
For NHL Wraparound, week of Oct. 5
Ovechkin's quiet power play
In 2025-26, Alex Ovechkin scored more empty-net goals (7) than power-play goals (5), his fewest power-play goals in any of his 21 completed seasons.
For NHL Wraparound, week of Oct. 5
Edmonton's leak is in net
In their first three games, the Oilers let in 14 goals on shots an average NHL goalie would have turned into about 6, and only three teams allowed fewer shots from close range.
For NHL Wraparound, week of Sept. 28
Toronto's goalies were average
Toronto's goalies were dead average in 2025-26; the problem was shots from right in front of the net: 15 a game without Chris Tanev, 13 with him.