NHL · Tuesday, October 20, 2026
NHL research slate for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Every NHL matchup on the schedule, the times in Eastern and Pacific, and the rest and schedule context to check before you research a number.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
11 NHL games were scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 7:00 PM ET to 10:30 PM ET. This page lists the matchups and the schedule context worth checking before you research a number; it carries no odds and no picks. 4 teams were on the second night of a back-to-back and 3 games had a notable rest gap.
This page covers the schedule and what to check. The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for these games.
NHL games on Tue, Oct 20
| Matchup | Start (ET) | Start (PT) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Sharks at Montréal Canadiens | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: San Jose Sharks 4, Montréal Canadiens 3 |
| Colorado Avalanche at New Jersey Devils | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Colorado Avalanche 3, New Jersey Devils 4 |
| Anaheim Ducks at New York Islanders | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Anaheim Ducks 2, New York Islanders 3 |
| Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Los Angeles Kings 5, Washington Capitals 2 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 2 |
| Winnipeg Jets at St. Louis Blues | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Winnipeg Jets 1, St. Louis Blues 2 |
| Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Boston Bruins 2, Dallas Stars 3 |
| Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers | 9:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM PT | Final: Minnesota Wild 3, Edmonton Oilers 4 |
| Detroit Red Wings at Seattle Kraken | 9:40 PM ET | 6:40 PM PT | Final: Detroit Red Wings 3, Seattle Kraken 4 |
| Carolina Hurricanes at Vancouver Canucks | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | Final: Carolina Hurricanes 6, Vancouver Canucks 3 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning at Vegas Golden Knights | 10:30 PM ET | 7:30 PM PT | Final: Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Vegas Golden Knights 2 |
Schedule context to check
San Jose Sharks at Montréal Canadiens · 7:00 PM ET
San Jose Sharks played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. Rest edge to Montréal Canadiens: 2 more days off than San Jose Sharks.
Colorado Avalanche at New Jersey Devils · 7:00 PM ET
Colorado Avalanche played yesterday, so this is the second night of a back-to-back. Rest edge to New Jersey Devils: 2 more days off than Colorado Avalanche.
Anaheim Ducks at New York Islanders · 7:00 PM ET
Anaheim Ducks played yesterday, so this is the second night of a back-to-back. Rest edge to New York Islanders: 2 more days off than Anaheim Ducks.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets · 7:00 PM ET
Toronto Maple Leafs played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Columbus Blue Jackets.
Carolina Hurricanes at Vancouver Canucks · 10:00 PM ET
This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Carolina Hurricanes.
The other 6 games show no notable rest or schedule context in the data we read.
NHL research checklist for this slate
Hockey scoring is low and high-variance, so research focuses on shot volume, ice time and goaltending rather than on the final score alone.
- Check the confirmed starting goalie, which is often announced on game day and moves totals.
- Look at line combinations and power-play units before trusting a shots or points number.
- Convert the price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Shop the same number across the books you can legally use, and note the vig.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Break-even probability by American price
A price only has value against your own estimate. These are the win rates a bet must reach just to break even at common American prices, before any adjustment for the sportsbook’s margin.
| American price | Break-even win rate |
|---|---|
| -200 | 66.67% |
| -150 | 60.00% |
| -120 | 54.55% |
| -110 | 52.38% |
| -105 | 51.22% |
| +100 | 50.00% |
| +110 | 47.62% |
| +150 | 40.00% |
| +200 | 33.33% |
Try it with your own number in the implied probability calculator.
Questions about this slate
How many NHL games were there on Tuesday, October 20, 2026?
11 NHL games were scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with the first start at 7:00 PM ET and the last at 10:30 PM ET. Start times are shown in Eastern and Pacific time.
What time did the first NHL game start on Tuesday, October 20, 2026?
The first NHL game was San Jose Sharks at Montréal Canadiens, starting at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
Which NHL teams were on a back-to-back on Tuesday, October 20, 2026?
It was the second game in two nights for Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs. A back-to-back is one input to check, not a prediction on its own.
Does this NHL slate include odds or picks?
No. The slate is a schedule and research checklist built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. For prices, line movement and player prop research, use the DeepChamp AI app.
Schedule and rest context come from our sports data feed and are re-read throughout the day. This page has no odds, no picks and no claims about results. Verify start times and availability with the league and team before relying on them.
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