As of Saturday morning, 31 of the NHL's 32 teams have played at least one game, featuring incredible feats including a goalie goal by Igor Shesterkin and six different goaltenders pitching a shutout. The 13-game Saturday slate features the season-opening tilt for the Ottawa Senators, a doozy matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Odds are provided by Draft Kings and subject to change.
In the early slate, the Chicago Blackhawks face the Buffalo Sabres, a reunion featuring Bowen Byram returning to Western New York. The Montreal Canadiens host the Pittsburgh Penguins, pitting young stars like Juraj Slafkovsky against veterans led by Sidney Crosby. Washington Capitals take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a throwback Southeast Division matchup.
The Ottawa Senators face the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2026-27 Battle of Ontario, seeking to overturn last year's playoff result. Carolina Hurricanes meet the Philadelphia Flyers, looking to extend Philly's tough start. Utah Mammoth face the Columbus Blue Jackets, where Matthew Knies makes his debut after a preseason trade.
The Seattle Kraken visit the Edmonton Oilers in a high-scoring affair. With so many games simultaneous, fans are encouraged to use multi-view on the ESPN App to follow the action.
Source: ESPN NHL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing