Your Week in NHL Hockey, October 23-29: Hot Starts and Road Trips

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 19: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers skates against the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden on October 19, 2016 in New York City. The Red Wings defeated the Rangers 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Friday, October 28

There are no nationally televised games in the United States today.

Locally televised in the United States and/or televised in Canada

New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes (7:30 p.m. ET; Fox Sports Carolina and MSG; TVAS in Canada)

Chicago Blackhawks at New Jersey Devils (7:30 p.m. ET; MSG+ and WGN)

Ottawa Senators at Calgary Flames (9 p.m. ET; SNF, RDS2, and TSN5 in Canada)

Winnipeg Jets at Colorado Avalanche (9 p.m. ET; Altitude TV; TSN3 in Canada)

Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks (10 p.m. ET; SN360)

Columbus Blue Jackets at Anaheim Ducks (10 p.m. ET; Prime and Fox Sports Ohio)

Best bet: Oilers-Canucks

Well, okay, you may have to take a hockey break yet again tonight, depending on where you live, but a not-inconsiderable part of the country does have a hockey game on. If you really want to settle for the easiest game, we certainly wouldn’t blame you.

However, to start the season, both the Oilers and Canucks have done quite well, and who knows, the match may end up as a preview for something greater. It’s too early to commit either way, but hey, just keep an eye on it.

Otherwise, go for Rangers-Hurricanes. Carolina is hovering right around the middle of the Metropolitan division, and the Rangers aren’t that much further up. Every point and every in-division match counts, even this early on in the season.