The New York Rangers (3-3-1) will look to score their first goal at home this season when they host the Minnesota Wild (2-3-1) at Madison Square Garden (7 p.m. ET; FDSNWI, FDSNNO, NHLN, MSG). The Rangers became the first team in NHL history to be shut out in their first three home games after a 2-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.

The NHL takes a breather on Friday night with just four games on the docket. However, despite the small slate, there are plenty of bets worth making throughout

On this date two years ago, Salt Lake City having an NHL team was nothing but a pipe dream. On this date last year, the Utah Hockey Club played its first regular-season game. The team only had a few months to get the plane off the ground in the first place — and it didn’t slow down when the puck dropped.

The New Jersey Devils face the Edmonton Oilers in an NHL game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Detroit ultimately capitalized on a late mistake when Morgan Rielly iced the puck with 45 seconds remaining. Off the ensuing faceoff, the Red Wings’ Mason Appleton scored the game-winner, sealing a 3–2 victory and spoiling Easton Cowan’s debut.

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Ryan Donato scored from the edge of the crease at 2:58 of overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Anaheim 2-1 on Sunday night in Ducks coach Joel Quenneville's first game at United Center since being banned in a sexual assault scandal.