Stromgren finally strikes, Pacific Division roundup

The headline on the ice in the Pacific Division came out of San Jose, where the Calgary Flames ground out a 2–1 win over the Sharks. In Boston, the Vegas Golden Knights earned a point but left with a shootout loss against the Bruins.

Stromgren’s first NHL goal, Wolf’s bounce-back night fuel Flames

Calgary, sitting fifth in the Pacific with 14 points in 15 games, made the most of its visit to San Jose. According to Sportsnet, fourth-line winger Adam Klapka posted a goal and an assist, while William Stromgren’s first NHL goal stood up as the game-winner in the 2–1 victory over the Sharks.

Sportsnet also notes that Dustin Wolf took advantage of his start in goal with a 26-save outing, described as a continuation of his return to form. The Sharks, fourth in the division with 15 points in 16 games, pushed late but couldn’t find the equalizer.

Off the ice in San Jose, Tyler Toffoli told Sportsnet that joining the Sharks this season represented a true “veteran moment” in his career, underscoring the leadership role he’s embracing with his new club.

Golden Knights edged by Bruins in shootout

Second in the Pacific with 20 points in 16 games, Vegas came up just short in Boston. As reported by Sportsnet, James Hagens opened the scoring with his sixth goal of the season, but David Pastrnak was the lone scorer in the shootout, slipping the winner past Carter Hart in a 3–2 Bruins victory.

Sportsnet adds that Braeden Bowman was ejected from the game for elbowing Boston’s Matthew Poitras, an incident that left the Golden Knights down a forward the rest of the night.

Around the Pacific: Kraken gamble, Oilers accolades, Ducks and Canucks questions

In Seattle, the big story remains Shane Wright’s move to the Predators. The Hockey News frames it as a much-needed fresh start for the former fourth-overall pick, while Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman calls the Wright-for-Matthew Wood deal a great gamble for both teams. The Kraken, third in the Pacific with 17 points in 14 games, are also set to face the Hurricanes in Helsinki next week as part of the 2026 NHL Global Series.

For Edmonton, Sportsnet reports that goaltender Tristan Jarry has been named the NHL’s second star of the week. Daily Faceoff points out that owning Flames players has suddenly become a good thing in fantasy hockey, and that Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin is shining in pools. Hockey Canada has hired Dustin Schwartz as its head of goaltending; he previously served as the Oilers’ goaltending coach.

In Anaheim, Sportsnet says A.J. Greer has been placed on injured reserve after a hit from Senators forward Dylan Cozens, while Daily Faceoff notes that Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier are finally living up to their new contracts this season, with Gauthier recording a hat trick in Sunday’s 6–3 win over Ottawa. The Hockey News examines how the Ducks’ defensive struggles could derail what is otherwise a promising season for this young group.

Vancouver remains last in the Pacific with 7 points in 16 games, and Sportsnet details how Brendan Gallagher is drawing on his experience from the Canadiens’ rebuild to help guide the Canucks through theirs. Elsewhere around the league, the Montreal Canadiens’ new Hometown Remix alternate jersey has already been unveiled and broken down on our site.