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.
Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devils
This matchup has the Philadelphia Flyers visiting the New Jersey Devils. The listed start is Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 PM ET.
Team statistics for the New Jersey Devils 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.
Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers
This matchup has the Tampa Bay Lightning visiting the New York Rangers. The listed start is 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.
Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets
This matchup has the Buffalo Sabres visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets. The listed start is Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 PM ET.
Game-specific goalie information is unavailable in this preview. A missing listing here does not establish whether either team has announced its starter.
Detailed statistical context is not available in this preview. The schedule information alone does not support a statistical comparison.
No rated WP selection is available in this article snapshot.
Minnesota Wild at Nashville Predators
This matchup has the Minnesota Wild visiting the Nashville Predators. The listed start is Thursday, October 1 at 8:00 PM ET.
Game-specific goalie information is unavailable in this preview. A missing listing here does not establish whether either team has announced its starter.
Detailed statistical context is not available in this preview. The schedule information alone does not support a statistical comparison.
No rated WP selection is available in this article snapshot.
Seattle Kraken at Calgary Flames
This matchup has the Seattle Kraken visiting the Calgary Flames. The listed start is Thursday, October 1 at 9:00 PM ET.
Game-specific goalie information is unavailable in this preview. A missing listing here does not establish whether either team has announced its starter.
Detailed statistical context is not available in this preview. The schedule information alone does not support a statistical comparison.
No rated WP selection is available in this article snapshot.
Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Mammoth
This matchup has the Chicago Blackhawks visiting the Utah Mammoth. The listed start is Thursday, October 1 at 9:30 PM ET.
Team statistics for the Utah Mammoth 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.
Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks
This matchup has the Edmonton Oilers visiting the Vancouver Canucks. The listed start is Thursday, October 1 at 10:00 PM ET.
This sample includes previous-season games and is not a current-season record. This sample includes previous-season games and is not a current-season record.
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. This sample includes previous-season games and is not a current-season record.
No rated WP selection is available in this article snapshot.
Florida Panthers at San Jose Sharks
This matchup has the Florida Panthers visiting the San Jose Sharks. The listed start is Thursday, October 1 at 10:00 PM ET.
Team statistics for the San Jose Sharks 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.