NHL · Monday, October 26, 2026
NHL research slate for Monday, October 26, 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
3 NHL games were scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, from 7:00 PM ET to 9:30 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.
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.
Kings at Rangers tops a three-game NHL Monday that ends in Edmonton
Three NHL games are on Monday. DeepChamp's ranking model puts Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers first, and it is also the earliest puck drop at 7:00 PM ET. Toronto visits Calgary at 8:30 PM ET, and Detroit closes the night in Edmonton at 9:30 PM ET. No back-to-back flags apply tonight, so the key check is confirmed starting goalies and line changes before comparing any number.
Games worth the most research time
- 1
Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers · 7:00 PM ET
Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers drops the puck at 7:00 PM ET, the first game of the night. Neither team carries a rest flag, so confirmed starting goalies are the first thing to check.
- 2
Toronto Maple Leafs at Calgary Flames · 8:30 PM ET
Toronto Maple Leafs at Calgary Flames starts at 8:30 PM ET. With no rest flags on either side, look for the confirmed goalie starts and morning skate line notes.
- 3
Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers · 9:30 PM ET
Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers is the late game at 9:30 PM ET. Starting goalies are often confirmed late for West Coast starts, so check close to puck drop.
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 26, 2026 at 11:15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Los Angeles Kings 6, New York Rangers 3 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs at Calgary Flames | 8:30 PM ET | 5:30 PM PT | Final: Toronto Maple Leafs 2, Calgary Flames 5 |
| Detroit Red Wings at Edmonton Oilers | 9:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM PT | Final: Detroit Red Wings 4, Edmonton Oilers 3 |
Schedule context to check
Nothing unusual stands out in the rest and schedule data for this slate. Treat that as a starting point, not a green light: availability news and matchup details still decide most NHL numbers. Hockey scoring is low and high-variance, so research focuses on shot volume, ice time and goaltending rather than on the final score alone.
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 Monday, October 26, 2026?
3 NHL games were scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, with the first start at 7:00 PM ET and the last at 9:30 PM ET. Start times are shown in Eastern and Pacific time.
What time did the first NHL game start on Monday, October 26, 2026?
The first NHL game was Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers, starting at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
Which NHL teams were on a back-to-back on Monday, October 26, 2026?
No team on this slate was playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
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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