NHL · Thursday, November 5, 2026
NHL research slate for Thursday, November 5, 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, November 5, 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. 1 team was on the second night of a back-to-back and 1 game 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, Nov 5
| Matchup | Start (ET) | Start (PT) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Mammoth at Montréal Canadiens | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Utah Mammoth 4, Montréal Canadiens 5 |
| Vegas Golden Knights at Detroit Red Wings | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Vegas Golden Knights 2, Detroit Red Wings 1 |
| Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Chicago Blackhawks 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 4 |
| St. Louis Blues at New Jersey Devils | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: St. Louis Blues 4, New Jersey Devils 5 |
| Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Carolina Hurricanes 5, New York Islanders 3 |
| Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Philadelphia Flyers 2, New York Rangers 3 |
| Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Boston Bruins 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 2 |
| Dallas Stars at Columbus Blue Jackets | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Dallas Stars 1, Columbus Blue Jackets 2 |
| Vancouver Canucks at Winnipeg Jets | 7:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM PT | Final: Vancouver Canucks 2, Winnipeg Jets 6 |
| Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers | 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT | Final: Anaheim Ducks 5, Edmonton Oilers 4 |
| Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche | 9:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM PT | Final: Nashville Predators 3, Colorado Avalanche 2 |
Schedule context to check
Vegas Golden Knights at Detroit Red Wings · 7:00 PM ET
This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Vegas Golden Knights. This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Detroit Red Wings.
Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning · 7:00 PM ET
Chicago Blackhawks played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch.
Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders · 7:00 PM ET
New York Islanders had 4 full days off since the last game. Rest edge to New York Islanders: 3 more days off than Carolina Hurricanes.
Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche · 9:30 PM ET
This is the third game of a four-day stretch for Colorado Avalanche.
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, November 5, 2026?
11 NHL games were scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 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 Thursday, November 5, 2026?
The first NHL game was Utah Mammoth at Montréal Canadiens, starting at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
Which NHL team was on a back-to-back on Thursday, November 5, 2026?
It was the second game in two nights for Chicago Blackhawks. 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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