NHL weekly recap · Oct 19–Oct 25

Across 48 games this week, the model's favourites went 28–20 (58%).

On the 48 games with closing odds, the model's log loss was 0.683 and the market's 0.677 (lower is better): the market was closer.

The biggest upset by the model's numbers: the San Jose Sharks beat the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 in overtime on Oct 20, with a 30% chance before the game.

From after the games of Oct 18 to after those of Oct 25, the New Jersey Devils gained the most playoff chance, from 58% to 73%; the New York Rangers lost the most, from 58% to 45%.

Connor McDavid (EDM) led all skaters with 10 points (2 goals, 8 assists) in 3 games.

Among goalies with at least 2 starts, Devin Cooley (CGY) had the best save percentage: .971 on 69 shots.

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned the most standings points this week, 8 from a 4–0–0 record.