Archive note: Technical commentary has been removed. This remains historical pregame coverage; original selections have been retained where stated.
Formatting corrected October 2, 2026 at 11:58 AM ET. Original pregame statistics and selections have been preserved.
Preview for Thursday, October 1, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers
The schedule pairs the Tampa Bay Lightning with the New York Rangers, with the start listed as Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 PM ET.
Team statistics for the Tampa Bay Lightning are not available in this preview.
Game-specific goalie information is unavailable in this preview. A missing listing here does not establish whether either team has announced its starter.
This sample includes previous-season games and is not a current-season record.
No rated WP selection is available in this article snapshot.
Predictions are uncertain; no outcome is guaranteed. Check the picks page for the latest available selections.