NHL · Thursday, October 22, 2026
NHL research slate for Thursday, October 22, 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
12 NHL games were scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 7:00 PM ET to 10:00 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. 2 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 Thu, Oct 22
| Matchup | Start (ET) | Start (PT) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Nashville Predators 0, Boston Bruins 6 |
| New York Rangers at Toronto Maple Leafs | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: New York Rangers 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 5 |
| San Jose Sharks at Ottawa Senators | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: San Jose Sharks 6, Ottawa Senators 2 |
| Anaheim Ducks at New Jersey Devils | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Anaheim Ducks 1, New Jersey Devils 4 |
| Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Florida Panthers 0, Pittsburgh Penguins 4 |
| Los Angeles Kings at New York Islanders | 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT | Final: Los Angeles Kings 3, New York Islanders 2 |
| Vegas Golden Knights at St. Louis Blues | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Vegas Golden Knights 2, St. Louis Blues 6 |
| Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Winnipeg Jets 2, Dallas Stars 3 |
| Minnesota Wild at Calgary Flames | 9:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM PT | Final: Minnesota Wild 1, Calgary Flames 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes at Edmonton Oilers | 9:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM PT | Final: Carolina Hurricanes 5, Edmonton Oilers 6 |
| Utah Mammoth at Seattle Kraken | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | Final: Utah Mammoth 3, Seattle Kraken 5 |
| Detroit Red Wings at Vancouver Canucks | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | Final: Detroit Red Wings 5, Vancouver Canucks 2 |
Schedule context to check
Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins · 7:00 PM ET
Nashville Predators had 4 full days off since the last game. Rest edge to Nashville Predators: 3 more days off than Boston Bruins.
New York Rangers at Toronto Maple Leafs · 7:00 PM ET
This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Toronto Maple Leafs.
San Jose Sharks at Ottawa Senators · 7:00 PM ET
This is the third game of a four-day stretch for San Jose Sharks. Ottawa Senators played yesterday, so this is the second night of a back-to-back.
Anaheim Ducks at New Jersey Devils · 7:00 PM ET
This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Anaheim Ducks.
Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins · 7:00 PM ET
Florida Panthers played yesterday, so this is the second night of a back-to-back. Rest edge to Pittsburgh Penguins: 2 more days off than Florida Panthers.
Minnesota Wild at Calgary Flames · 9:00 PM ET
Calgary Flames had 3 full days off since the last game. Rest edge to Calgary Flames: 2 more days off than Minnesota Wild.
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 Thursday, October 22, 2026?
12 NHL games were scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, with the first start at 7:00 PM ET and the last at 10:00 PM ET. Start times are shown in Eastern and Pacific time.
What time did the first NHL game start on Thursday, October 22, 2026?
The first NHL game was Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins, starting at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
Which NHL teams were on a back-to-back on Thursday, October 22, 2026?
It was the second game in two nights for Florida Panthers, Ottawa Senators. 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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