Thursday, November 5, 2026 · final
The Lineup Is ranked 247 games on Thursday, November 5 and found one worth watching, led by Mammoth at Canadiens (importance 67). Here's how that day's slate finished.
Mammoth10-6-14
Canadiens10-3-35Cole Caufield scored 30 seconds into overtime to give the Canadiens a 5-4 win after they erased the Mammoth’s 2-0 lead. Logan Cooley had a hat trick and an assist in the loss.
Why it scores 67 →
Predators7-4-53
Avalanche9-6-22The Predators beat the Avalanche 3-2 in overtime, with Steven Stamkos scoring the winner 2:17 into the extra period. Justus Annunen stopped 30 of 32 shots as Nashville earned its third straight win.
Why it scores 50 →
Besiktas2-1-12
Celtic1-0-33Celtic beat Besiktas 3-2, but the result left them eliminated while Besiktas qualified for the round of 16. Camilo Durán scored twice, including the 87th-minute winner after Besiktas had pulled within one.
Why it scores 37 →Every game gets an importance score, built from 11 factors — rankings, playoff stakes, rivalry, star power, elimination pressure, how close the game actually projects to be, and more. The score is explained, never a black box. Narratives are written from the real state of the season — not "tune in tonight."
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