The NHL is currently seeing a significant number of teams experience what is being called a ‘small-sample shock.’ This term refers to situations in which a team’s performance over a short period of time does not accurately reflect their overall capabilities. The article focuses on seven specific teams, analyzing both their underperformance and overperformance in recent games. The intent is to determine whether these trends will continue or if they are simply anomalies that will correct themselves as the season progresses.