The National Hockey League presents a lighter schedule for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with only seven games on the slate. This is a notable reduction from the standard ten or eleven matches typically seen on a Tuesday. While the reduced number of games offers a more manageable viewing experience for fans, the lineup still contains high-stakes matchups and significant storylines across the league.
One of the most anticipated events of the week has taken a twist. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will not start for the New Jersey Devils when they visit the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck is playing for his new team in his former home, yet he will not be heavily involved in the gameplay. The Devils cited a reduction in their expected win probability as the reason for his absence, leaving fans to wonder how they will react to his presence in the building.
In the same time slot, the Colorado Avalanche face the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Avs boast the third-best offense in the league, led by Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen. Toronto, currently ranked 12th in offensive output, relies on Auston Matthews and William Nylander. Both teams are average in goal suppression, suggesting a high-scoring affair is likely. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild travel to face the Montreal Canadiens, a pairing that carries significant future implications for the Stanley Cup.
The Washington Capitals head to Ottawa to face the Senators. The biggest news for the home side is the activation of Linus Ullmark from injured reserve. Prior to his injury, Ullmark posted a 7-1-0 record with a 1.33 goals-against average. His return is expected to be a game changer for Ottawa, which also features Tim Stutzle on pace for a career-high 107 points.
Down in the Southeast, the Florida Panthers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. Brady Tkachuk has made an immediate impact in Florida, recording 10 goals in 18 games. For Columbus, Kent Johnson is having a breakout year, pacing for 45 goals and 90 points. The team is also anchored by Zach Werenski, the 2026 Norris Trophy winner who leads the league in ice time per game.
The Detroit Red Wings will face the St. Louis Blues in the final regular season meeting between the two clubs, as they now reside in different conferences. This marks the end of an old-school rivalry from the Norris Division days. St. Louis goalie Joel Hofer has had a breakout season, though he faced a rough outing in the first meeting between these teams on Halloween.
The night concludes with a clash between the Nashville Predators and the Los Angeles Kings. Both teams are vying for wild-card positions in the Western Conference. The Kings have bounced back from a slow start, while Nashville enters the game on a four-game winning streak. Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg lead the Predators in scoring, while Artemi Panarin is the premier star for Los Angeles.
In a historical note tied to the date, November 10, 1962, Glenn Hall did not play for the Chicago Blackhawks. This ended his streak of 502 consecutive regular-season starts, a record that remains nearly double the second-place mark and is considered one of the most unbreakable in sports history.
