ESPN staff Nov 7, 2026, 08:00 AM ET — The NHL is operating at 75% capacity Saturday with 12 games on the schedule, featuring rivalries and a potential Stanley Cup Final preview. Florida Panthers face Washington Capitals at 12:30 p.m. ET, with WSH -125 odds and an over/under of 6.5. Alex Ovechkin has just one goal in 14 games, while Alex Tuch leads the Capitals with 10. Matthew Tkachuk paces the Panthers with 22 points in 16 games.
St. Louis Blues host Nashville Predators at 1 p.m. ET (STL -115, O/U: 6.5). The Predators have won three straight against top teams, including a 5-2 victory over the Blues on Oct. 17. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 19 points, while Steven Stamkos has nine goals. The Blues have five players in double digits in scoring.
New York Rangers visit Seattle Kraken at 5 p.m. ET (NYR -118, O/U: 6.5). Adam Fox leads the Rangers with 19 assists in 17 games, on pace for 104 points. Kaapo Kakko shares the Kraken scoring lead with 12 points.
Montreal Canadiens face Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. ET (MTL -115, O/U: 6.5). Lane Hutson leads the Habs with 16 points, while Auston Matthews has 26 points for Toronto. Jacob Fowler's .925 save percentage puts him on the Calder Trophy short list.
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