Your daily hockey briefing
Here are the matchups covered in our published previews for 2026-09-29.
- Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights
- Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs
- Canucks vs. Oilers
- Panthers vs. Hurricanes
- Rangers vs. Bruins
Reading a hockey matchup
Check the game-specific starting goalies and lineup information. A missing goalie name in a preview does not mean the team has not announced its starter.
Wins over a short stretch do not supply a complete regulation and overtime-loss record. Keep the sample period visible when comparing teams, and distinguish shot or expected-goal shares from actual goals.
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Our complete game selections, confidence ratings and player picks are available with an eligible paid pass. Open a matchup article or visit Account to see the available plans. Final selections may change as new information arrives.