10-17-2026 Sports Forecast Roundup: 14 NHL Picks

Today's picks

NJD at WSH

Washington Capitals will defeat New Jersey Devils in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 54%. The NHL schedule lists New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are WSH 0.571429 and NJD 0.571429.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): NJD moneyline +105, spread +1.5; WSH moneyline -125, spread -1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

CAR at WPG

Carolina Hurricanes will defeat Winnipeg Jets in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 57%. The NHL schedule lists Carolina Hurricanes at Winnipeg Jets on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are WPG 0.714286 and CAR 0.8125.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): CAR moneyline -183, spread -1.5; WPG moneyline +150, spread +1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

VAN at TBL

Tampa Bay Lightning will defeat Vancouver Canucks in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 69%. The NHL schedule lists Vancouver Canucks at Tampa Bay Lightning on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are TBL 0.714286 and VAN 0.277778.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): VAN moneyline +300, spread +1.5; TBL moneyline -387, spread -1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

SEA at FLA

Seattle Kraken will defeat Florida Panthers in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 56%. The NHL schedule lists Seattle Kraken at Florida Panthers on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are FLA 0.625 and SEA 0.6875.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): SEA moneyline +157, spread +1.5; FLA moneyline -191, spread -1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

NYI at TOR

Toronto Maple Leafs will defeat New York Islanders in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 54%. The NHL schedule lists New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are TOR 0.5 and NYI 0.5.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): NYI moneyline +114, spread +1.5; TOR moneyline -137, spread -1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

BUF at MTL

Buffalo Sabres will defeat Montréal Canadiens in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 56%. The NHL schedule lists Buffalo Sabres at Montréal Canadiens on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are MTL 0.5 and BUF 0.5625.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): BUF moneyline +120, spread +1.5; MTL moneyline -145, spread -1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

SJS at DET

San Jose Sharks will defeat Detroit Red Wings in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 59%. The NHL schedule lists San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are DET 0.428571 and SJS 0.571429.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): SJS moneyline +112, spread +1.5; DET moneyline -135, spread -1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

OTT at PHI

Ottawa Senators will defeat Philadelphia Flyers in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 70%. The NHL schedule lists Ottawa Senators at Philadelphia Flyers on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are PHI 0.166667 and OTT 0.75.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): OTT moneyline -147, spread -1.5; PHI moneyline +123, spread +1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

NYR at CBJ

New York Rangers will defeat Columbus Blue Jackets in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 63%. The NHL schedule lists New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are CBJ 0.4 and NYR 0.666667.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): NYR moneyline +112, spread +1.5; CBJ moneyline -135, spread -1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

DAL at CHI

Dallas Stars will defeat Chicago Blackhawks in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 58%. The NHL schedule lists Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are CHI 0.375 and DAL 0.5.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): DAL moneyline -199, spread -1.5; CHI moneyline +164, spread +1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

STL at NSH

Nashville Predators will defeat St. Louis Blues in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 54%. The NHL schedule lists St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are NSH 0.5 and STL 0.5.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): STL moneyline -115, spread -1.5; NSH moneyline -105, spread -1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

BOS at LAK

Boston Bruins will defeat Los Angeles Kings in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 70%. The NHL schedule lists Boston Bruins at Los Angeles Kings on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are LAK 0.2 and BOS 0.714286.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): BOS moneyline +111, spread +1.5; LAK moneyline -135, spread -1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

EDM at UTA

Edmonton Oilers will defeat Utah Mammoth in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 55%. The NHL schedule lists Edmonton Oilers at Utah Mammoth on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are UTA 0.75 and EDM 0.785714.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): EDM moneyline +118, spread +1.5; UTA moneyline -142, spread -1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

PIT at VGK

Vegas Golden Knights will defeat Pittsburgh Penguins in their 10-17-2026 NHL game.

Confidence: 66%. The NHL schedule lists Pittsburgh Penguins at Vegas Golden Knights on 10-17-2026. Published standings point percentages are VGK 0.777778 and PIT 0.4375.

Indicative market snapshot (10-17-2026 00:01 EDT): PIT moneyline +196, spread +1.5; VGK moneyline -241, spread -1.5. Spread prices were not available. These lines are approximate and may be inaccurate or stale; they are not guaranteed available prices.

The pick favors the team with the higher published standings point percentage. Ties favor the home team. The game winner, including overtime or shootout, decides the result.

The record

These are forecasts, not guaranteed outcomes or betting advice. Each pick is frozen before its game and graded against the official final score. Market lines may change and are not used to calculate hypothetical betting returns.