The Calgary Flames and the Vegas Golden Knights meet Thursday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Puck drop is set for 10 p.m. ET.

The Sporting News shares how to use ProphetX to predict the NHL's loaded Tuesday slate, including the best offers and information about the platform.

How will the 2026-27 NHL season play out? We've called our shots

With the puck dropping on the NHL season tonight — the Flyers don’t play until tomorrow against Pittsburgh — we asked our Flyers beat writers, Jackie Spiegel and Gabriela Carroll, to pull out their crystal balls to see what’s in store for the Flyers this season.

We break down the best NHL goal scorer props for the Oct. 10 slate. Check out the top props for Connor McDavid, David Pastrnak, and more.

The race for the Conn Smythe Trophy, given to the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, is also wide open. Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was selected by four staffers, while center Nathan MacKinnon was picked by two. Eight others each received one vote.

Who will win the Stanley Cup and the NHL's biggest awards. USA TODAY Sports experts predict the NHL season's biggest prizes.