NHL · Thursday, October 29, 2026
NHL research slate for Thursday, October 29, 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 Thursday, October 29, 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. 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.
NHL games on Thu, Oct 29
| Matchup | Start (ET) | Start (PT) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Jets at Tampa Bay Lightning | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Winnipeg Jets 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 6 |
| Utah Mammoth at Pittsburgh Penguins | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Utah Mammoth 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Columbus Blue Jackets 2, Carolina Hurricanes 3 |
| Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings | 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT | Final: Chicago Blackhawks 1, Detroit Red Wings 4 |
| Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Boston Bruins 1, St. Louis Blues 4 |
| Washington Capitals at Nashville Predators | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Washington Capitals 4, Nashville Predators 3 |
| Montréal Canadiens at Dallas Stars | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Montréal Canadiens 5, Dallas Stars 2 |
| New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: New York Islanders 4, Minnesota Wild 3 |
| Buffalo Sabres at Anaheim Ducks | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | Final: Buffalo Sabres 7, Anaheim Ducks 6 |
| Ottawa Senators at Los Angeles Kings | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | Final: Ottawa Senators 5, Los Angeles Kings 6 |
| Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks | 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | Final: Vancouver Canucks 2, San Jose Sharks 3 |
Schedule context to check
Winnipeg Jets at Tampa Bay Lightning · 7:00 PM ET
Tampa Bay Lightning had 4 full days off since the last game. Rest edge to Tampa Bay Lightning: 3 more days off than Winnipeg Jets.
Utah Mammoth at Pittsburgh Penguins · 7:00 PM ET
Pittsburgh Penguins had 4 full days off since the last game. Rest edge to Pittsburgh Penguins: 3 more days off than Utah Mammoth.
Washington Capitals at Nashville Predators · 8:00 PM ET
Washington Capitals played yesterday, so this is the second night of a back-to-back.
Ottawa Senators at Los Angeles Kings · 10:00 PM ET
This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Los Angeles Kings.
The other 7 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 29, 2026?
11 NHL games were scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 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 29, 2026?
The first NHL game was Winnipeg Jets at Tampa Bay Lightning, starting at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
Which NHL team was on a back-to-back on Thursday, October 29, 2026?
It was the second game in two nights for Washington Capitals. 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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