NHL · Saturday, October 24, 2026
NHL research slate for Saturday, October 24, 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 Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1:00 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. 1 team was on the second night of a back-to-back and 2 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.
Ducks at Flyers opens and leads a 12-game NHL Saturday at 1:00 PM ET
Twelve NHL games are on Saturday, and the first one, Anaheim at Philadelphia at 1:00 PM ET, is also the game DeepChamp's ranking model puts first for research attention. Toronto at Edmonton follows in the evening window at 7:00 PM ET. Rest varies: Columbus has 2 more days off than Vegas, Washington had 3 full days off, and Tampa Bay is on the second night of a back-to-back with Victor Hedman listed day-to-day. Confirm starting goalies and availability before comparing any number.
Games worth the most research time
- 1
Anaheim Ducks at Philadelphia Flyers · 1:00 PM ET
This 1:00 PM ET matinee leaves a short morning window, so confirm both starting goalies and any lineup changes from Anaheim and Philadelphia early.
- 2
Toronto Maple Leafs at Edmonton Oilers · 7:00 PM ET
Toronto visits Edmonton at 7:00 PM ET with no rest flags on either side. Check the projected starting goalies and morning skate news before going further.
- 3
Vegas Golden Knights at Columbus Blue Jackets · 7:00 PM ET
Columbus had 3 full days off and has 2 more days of rest than Vegas. Confirm both starting goalies before the 7:00 PM ET puck drop.
- 4
Carolina Hurricanes at St. Louis Blues · 7:00 PM ET
Carolina at St. Louis starts at 7:00 PM ET with no rest flags in the schedule facts. Check both goalie confirmations and line changes after morning skate.
- 5
San Jose Sharks at Boston Bruins · 7:00 PM ET
San Jose visits Boston at 7:00 PM ET. Neither team carries a rest flag, so goalie confirmations and late scratches are the first things to check.
News and availability to check
- Tampa Bay's Victor Hedman is listed as day-to-day ahead of the Utah game, per an update about 10 hours ago.
- Pittsburgh's Samuel Girard has been placed on injured reserve, according to an update about 1 hour ago.
Games are ordered by DeepChamp’s ranking model for how much research attention they warrant. That is not a prediction and not a pick. News is summarized from published reports as of October 24, 2026 at 11:16 AM ET; confirm availability with the team before relying on it.
Injury news and prices move all day. DeepChamp AI tracks line movement and player prop research for these games on your iPhone.
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| Matchup | Start (ET) | Start (PT) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks at Philadelphia Flyers | 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | Final: Anaheim Ducks 5, Philadelphia Flyers 4 |
| Los Angeles Kings at New Jersey Devils | 3:30 PM ET | 12:30 PM PT | Final: Los Angeles Kings 1, New Jersey Devils 3 |
| San Jose Sharks at Boston Bruins | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: San Jose Sharks 4, Boston Bruins 6 |
| New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: New York Rangers 4, Ottawa Senators 7 |
| Nashville Predators at Pittsburgh Penguins | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Nashville Predators 2, Pittsburgh Penguins 3 |
| Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Buffalo Sabres 3, Washington Capitals 4 |
| Vegas Golden Knights at Columbus Blue Jackets | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Vegas Golden Knights 1, Columbus Blue Jackets 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes at St. Louis Blues | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Carolina Hurricanes 4, St. Louis Blues 0 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs at Edmonton Oilers | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Toronto Maple Leafs 7, Edmonton Oilers 2 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah Mammoth | 9:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM PT | Final: Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Utah Mammoth 5 |
| Detroit Red Wings at Calgary Flames | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | Final: Detroit Red Wings 1, Calgary Flames 4 |
| Minnesota Wild at Seattle Kraken | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | Final: Minnesota Wild 5, Seattle Kraken 1 |
Schedule context to check
New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators · 7:00 PM ET
This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Ottawa Senators.
Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals · 7:00 PM ET
Washington Capitals had 3 full days off since the last game.
Vegas Golden Knights at Columbus Blue Jackets · 7:00 PM ET
Columbus Blue Jackets had 3 full days off since the last game. Rest edge to Columbus Blue Jackets: 2 more days off than Vegas Golden Knights.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah Mammoth · 9:00 PM ET
Tampa Bay Lightning played yesterday, so this is the second night of a back-to-back.
The other 8 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 Saturday, October 24, 2026?
12 NHL games were scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, with the first start at 1:00 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 Saturday, October 24, 2026?
The first NHL game was Anaheim Ducks at Philadelphia Flyers, starting at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT).
Which NHL team was on a back-to-back on Saturday, October 24, 2026?
It was the second game in two nights for Tampa Bay Lightning. 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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