NHL game previews — October 25, 2026.
Florida Panthers at Chicago Blackhawks
Connor Bedard has been one of the few bright spots for a Chicago team that has started 3-7-0. The Blackhawks center has two goals and an assist across his last three games, while Patrick Kane has three assists over the same stretch. Even so, Chicago fell 4-1 to Montréal on October 23, with Spencer Knight stopping 24 of 27 shots in that game. theScore lists Knight as the expected starter for Sunday's 3:00 PM ET faceoff.
Florida arrives at 5-4-2 after a 4-0 loss to Pittsburgh on October 22. Carter Verhaeghe has scored three goals over the Panthers' last three games, and Matthew Tkachuk has four assists in that span. theScore confirms A. Schmid in goal for Florida. Rotowire lists defenseman Gustav Forsling as day-to-day.
New York Islanders at Dallas Stars
New York Islanders at Dallas Stars gets underway Sunday, October 25 at 6:00 PM ET. New York Islanders enter this matchup with a 5-3-2 record from 10 2026–27 regular-season games. Dallas Stars enter this matchup with a 6-3-1 record from 10 2026–27 regular-season games.
New York Islanders lost to Los Angeles Kings 2-3 in overtime on October 22. Dallas Stars beat Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime on October 22.
Simon Holmstrom contributed 3 goals and 0 assists in 3 appearances across New York Islanders' latest 3 completed regular-season games. Bo Horvat contributed 1 goal and 2 assists in 3 appearances across New York Islanders' latest 3 completed regular-season games. Mikko Rantanen contributed 3 goals and 3 assists in 3 appearances across Dallas Stars' latest 3 completed regular-season games. Jason Robertson contributed 1 goal and 5 assists in 3 appearances across Dallas Stars' latest 3 completed regular-season games.
theScore reports J. Oettinger for Stars, with status 'Expected', for this matchup. theScore reports I. Sorokin for Islanders, with status 'Expected', for this matchup. Rotowire lists Radek Faksa of the Dallas Stars with status 'day-to-day'. Lineups can change before puck drop.
Montreal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets
Montreal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets gets underway Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 PM ET. Montréal Canadiens enter this matchup with a 5-3-2 record from 10 2026–27 regular-season games. Winnipeg Jets enter this matchup with a 4-3-3 record from 10 2026–27 regular-season games.
Montréal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on October 23. Winnipeg Jets lost to Dallas Stars 2-3 in overtime on October 22.
Cole Caufield contributed 3 goals and 1 assist in 3 appearances across Montréal Canadiens' latest 3 completed regular-season games. Juraj Slafkovský contributed 1 goal and 3 assists in 3 appearances across Montréal Canadiens' latest 3 completed regular-season games. Alex Iafallo contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in 3 appearances across Winnipeg Jets' latest 3 completed regular-season games. Gabriel Vilardi contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in 3 appearances across Winnipeg Jets' latest 3 completed regular-season games.
theScore reports J. Dobes for Canadiens, with status 'Expected', for this matchup. theScore reports S. Skinner for Jets, with status 'Expected', for this matchup. Rotowire lists Sam Montembeault of the Montreal Canadiens with status 'injured reserve'. Lineups can change before puck drop.
Colorado Avalanche at Nashville Predators
Colorado Avalanche at Nashville Predators gets underway Sunday, October 25 at 8:00 PM ET. Colorado Avalanche enter this matchup with a 6-4-1 record from 11 2026–27 regular-season games. Nashville Predators enter this matchup with a 3-3-4 record from 10 2026–27 regular-season games.
Colorado Avalanche beat Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 on October 23. Nashville Predators lost to Pittsburgh Penguins 2-3 in overtime on October 24.
Artturi Lehkonen contributed 3 goals and 2 assists in 3 appearances across Colorado Avalanche's latest 3 completed regular-season games. Martin Necas contributed 2 goals and 2 assists in 3 appearances across Colorado Avalanche's latest 3 completed regular-season games. Steven Stamkos contributed 1 goal and 2 assists in 3 appearances across Nashville Predators' latest 3 completed regular-season games. Adam Wilsby contributed 0 goals and 3 assists in 3 appearances across Nashville Predators' latest 3 completed regular-season games.
theScore reports M. Blackwood for Avalanche, with status 'Expected', for this matchup. theScore reports J. Annunen for Predators, with status 'Expected', for this matchup. Lineups can change before puck drop.
Minnesota Wild at Vancouver Canucks
Minnesota Wild at Vancouver Canucks gets underway Sunday, October 25 at 10:00 PM ET. Minnesota Wild enter this matchup with a 7-3-2 record from 12 2026–27 regular-season games. Vancouver Canucks enter this matchup with a 2-9-1 record from 12 2026–27 regular-season games.
Minnesota Wild beat Seattle Kraken 5-1 on October 24. Vancouver Canucks lost to Detroit Red Wings 2-5 on October 22.
Kirill Kaprizov contributed 2 goals and 2 assists in 3 appearances across Minnesota Wild's latest 3 completed regular-season games. Joel Eriksson Ek contributed 2 goals and 1 assist in 3 appearances across Minnesota Wild's latest 3 completed regular-season games. Jonathan Lekkerimäki contributed 2 goals and 2 assists in 3 appearances across Vancouver Canucks' latest 3 completed regular-season games. Elias Pettersson contributed 2 goals and 1 assist in 3 appearances across Vancouver Canucks' latest 3 completed regular-season games.
theScore reports C. Pickard for Wild, with status 'Confirmed', for this matchup. theScore reports L. Meriläinen for Canucks, with status 'Expected', for this matchup. Lineups can change before puck drop.
Sources
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