Left Wing Alex Ovechkin (8) of the Washington Capitals deflects a puck shot by Defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) of the Carolina Hurricanes (not pictured) on the boot during the NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes on October 2, 2026 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Katherine Gawlik/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Katherine Gawlik/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
It isn’t the largest slate in the world, but the NHL is back in action Wednesday night. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users the promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 in FanCash when betting $20.
There are three different games for us to choose from tonight as the NHL takes center stage. The first matchup is between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals. The Penguins suffered their first loss of the season on Monday night. The Capitals come into the game at 1-1-0. How many more games will we get between Sydney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin?
One of the better games of the day is between the Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets. The Avalanche were one of the best teams in hockey last season, but they fell flat against the Golden Knights in the playoffs. The Winnipeg Jets are in a bit of an odd situation.
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They have arguably the best goalie on the planet in Connor Hellebuyck, but he has asked for a trade. How different will this team look if Hellebuyck does leave? They’ve won the past two games, but this will be a big test for them.
The final game of the evening has a puck drop at 10:00 ET. It is another great matchup between teams with fun stories. The Edmonton Oilers have a great squad, but it never seems to work out for them. Connor McDavid is off to a great start with two goals and seven assists. The goalie play is leaving some to be desired, though, giving up 14 goals in three games.
On the other side is Anaheim, which has one of the younger teams in the league. They made the postseason last year and were also eliminated by the Golden Knights. Before they got there, though, they knocked out these Oilers, so Edmonton should be looking for revenge.
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How to Watch Penguins vs Capitals
- When: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at 7:30 ET
- Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- TV/Streaming: TNT
How to Watch Avalanche vs Jets
- When: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at 7:30 ET
- Where: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Canada
- TV/Streaming: ESPN+, Altitude Sports
How to Watch Oilers vs Ducks
- When: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at 10:00 ET
- Where: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
- TV/Streaming: ESPN+, KCOP, Prime Video (Local)