Archive note: Technical commentary has been removed. This remains historical pregame coverage; original selections have been retained where stated.
Updated October 2, 2026 at 11:58 AM ET with the latest available source data.
Preview for Friday, October 2, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings
New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings is scheduled for Friday, October 2 at 6:30 PM ET.
DailyFaceoff reports John Gibson for Red Wings, with status 'Likely', for this matchup. Starter listings can change before puck drop.
This preview does not have verified starter information for both teams. Check the latest team announcements before game time.
Rotowire lists Simon Edvinsson of the Detroit Red Wings with status 'Out'. Rotowire lists Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red Wings with status 'Out'. Rotowire lists Jacob Bernard-Docker of the Detroit Red Wings with status 'injured reserve'. Rotowire lists Joonas Korpisalo of the New York Rangers with status 'injured reserve'. Rotowire lists Adam Sykora of the New York Rangers with status 'injured reserve'. These listings do not establish availability for this game.
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Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes
Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes is scheduled for Friday, October 2 at 7:00 PM ET.
This preview does not have verified starter information for both teams. Check the latest team announcements before game time.
Rotowire lists Alexander Nikishin of the Carolina Hurricanes with status 'Out'. These listings do not establish availability for this game.
WP selection: Hurricanes moneyline.
This selection comes from the published Picks record. The statistics above do not explain every input used to make it.
Published selection checked against the Picks record updated October 2 at 11:30 AM ET.
Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets
Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets is scheduled for Friday, October 2 at 8:00 PM ET.
DailyFaceoff reports Stuart Skinner for Jets, with status 'Likely', for this matchup. Starter listings can change before puck drop.
This preview does not have verified starter information for both teams. Check the latest team announcements before game time.
Rotowire lists Matthew Poitras of the Boston Bruins with status 'injured reserve'. Rotowire lists Charlie McAvoy of the Boston Bruins with status 'Out'. Rotowire lists Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets with status 'Out'. These listings do not establish availability for this game.
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St. Louis Blues at Dallas Stars
St. Louis Blues at Dallas Stars is scheduled for Friday, October 2 at 9:00 PM ET.
DailyFaceoff reports Jake Oettinger for Stars, with status 'Likely', for this matchup. Starter listings can change before puck drop.
This preview does not have verified starter information for both teams. Check the latest team announcements before game time.
Rotowire lists Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars with status 'IR-LT'. Rotowire lists Tyler Tucker of the St. Louis Blues with status 'injured reserve'. Rotowire lists Logan Mailloux of the St. Louis Blues with status 'injured reserve'. Rotowire lists Torey Krug of the St. Louis Blues with status 'injured reserve'. These listings do not establish availability for this game.
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Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights
Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights is scheduled for Friday, October 2 at 10:00 PM ET.
This preview does not have verified starter information for both teams. Check the latest team announcements before game time.
Rotowire lists A.J. Greer of the Anaheim Ducks with status 'day-to-day'. Rotowire lists Raphael Lavoie of the Vegas Golden Knights with status 'day-to-day'. Rotowire lists Drew Helleson of the Anaheim Ducks with status 'injured reserve'. Rotowire lists Ian Moore of the Anaheim Ducks with status 'injured reserve'. Rotowire lists Alex Pietrangelo of the Vegas Golden Knights with status 'IR-LT'. These listings do not establish availability for this game.
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Predictions are uncertain; no outcome is guaranteed. Check the picks page for the latest available selections.