2026–27 season · Mon, Oct 26 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 47 games · 127 picks from 12 sources
NHL Week 5 expert picks: who was right? (Mon, Oct 26 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026)
Week 5 (Oct 26–Nov 1): who was right? Across 47 games and 127 graded picks from 12 sources, the majority moneyline side went 0–2. Weekly source leader in market-adjusted points (min. 8 graded, 10+ priced picks): SportsCapping, -4.4 points (11-16-0).
Biggest upset of the week
Kings at Rangers: Only 0 of 6 counted winner picks took the Kings. Final: NYR 3, LAK 6.
Day by day
· Jump to: Mon, Oct 26 · Tue, Oct 27 · Wed, Oct 28 · Thu, Oct 29 · Fri, Oct 30 · Sat, Oct 31 · Sun, Nov 1
Monday, Oct 26, 2026
3 games
Mon, Oct 26, 7:10 p.m. ET Final
Kings at Rangers
Market favorite: NYR (54%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 0 of 6 rightLAK: 0 (0%) · WonNYR: 6 (100%)Puck line picks: 0 of 1 right (lines NYR -1.5)LAK: 0 (0%)NYR: 1 (100%)Over/under picks: 1 of 1 right (lines 5.5)Over: 1 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedMon, Oct 26, 8:42 p.m. ET Final
Maple Leafs at Flames
Maple Leafs (7-4-2)2
Flames (4-6-0)5
Market favorite: TOR (55%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 2 of 4 rightTOR: 2 (50%)CGY: 2 (50%) · WonPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: 0 of 1 rightTOR: 1 (100%)CGY: 0 (0%)Mon, Oct 26, 9:38 p.m. ET Final (OT/SO)
Red Wings at Oilers
Reg. 60 min: 3–3
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 1 of 1 right (lines 6.5)Over: 1 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedTeam totals picks: 0 of 1 right (lines 3.5)DET: 1 (100%)EDM: 0 (0%)
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026
11 games
Tue, Oct 27, 7:10 p.m. ET Final (OT/SO)
Blue Jackets at Flyers
Blue Jackets (4-5-0)4
Flyers (3-7-3)3
Reg. 60 min: 3–3
Market favorite: CBJ (52%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 1 of 2 rightCBJ: 1 (50%) · WonPHI: 1 (50%)Puck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 0 of 1 right (lines 6)Over: 0 (0%)Under: 1 (100%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedTue, Oct 27, 8:08 p.m. ET Final
Bruins at Hurricanes
Bruins (9-2-1)1
Hurricanes (9-2-2)2
Market favorite: CAR (63%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 0 of 1 rightBOS: 1 (100%)CAR: 0 (0%) · WonPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: 1 of 1 rightBOS: 0 (0%)CAR: 1 (100%)Tue, Oct 27, 8:08 p.m. ET Final
Devils at Stars
Market favorite: DAL (52%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 0 of 2 rightNJD: 0 (0%) · WonDAL: 2 (100%)Puck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedTue, Oct 27, 8:09 p.m. ET Final
Panthers at Jets
Market favorite: FLA (53%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 2 of 2 rightFLA: 2 (100%) · WonWPG: 0 (0%)Puck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedTue, Oct 27, 8:10 p.m. ET Final
Canadiens at Blues
Market favorite: MTL (51%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 3 of 3 rightMTL: 3 (100%) · WonSTL: 0 (0%)Puck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedTue, Oct 27, 8:10 p.m. ET Final (OT/SO)
Islanders at Predators
Reg. 60 min: 3–3
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 0 of 1 right (lines 6.5)Over: 0 (0%)Under: 1 (100%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedTue, Oct 27, 8:11 p.m. ET Final
Kings at Blackhawks
Kings (3-5-2)1
Blackhawks (3-8-0)2
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedTue, Oct 27, 9:10 p.m. ET Final
Wild at Mammoth
Market favorite: UTA (52%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 0 of 2 rightMIN: 0 (0%) · WonUTA: 2 (100%)Puck line picks: 0 of 1 right (lines UTA -1.5)MIN: 0 (0%)UTA: 1 (100%)Over/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedTue, Oct 27, 10:10 p.m. ET Final
Senators at Golden Knights
Senators (8-4-0)1
Golden Knights (8-4-1)4
Market favorite: VGK (59%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 2 of 2 rightOTT: 0 (0%)VGK: 2 (100%) · WonPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedTue, Oct 27, 10:10 p.m. ET Final (OT/SO)
Canucks at Ducks
Reg. 60 min: 5–5
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 2 of 2 right (lines 6.5)Over: 2 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: 0 of 1 rightVAN: 0 (0%)ANA: 1 (100%)Tue, Oct 27, 10:40 p.m. ET Final
Sabres at Sharks
Market favorite: BUF (58%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 1 of 3 rightBUF: 1 (33%) · WonSJS: 2 (67%)Puck line picks: 1 of 1 right (lines BUF -1.5)BUF: 1 (100%)SJS: 0 (0%)Over/under picks: 0 of 1 right (lines 6.5)Over: 1 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: none recorded
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
4 games
Wed, Oct 28, 7:38 p.m. ET Final
Flyers at Capitals
Market favorite: WSH (68%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 0 of 1 rightPHI: 1 (100%)WSH: 0 (0%) · WonPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 0 of 2 right (lines 6)Over: 0 (0%)Under: 2 (100%)60-min regulation picks: 1 of 1 rightPHI: 0 (0%)WSH: 1 (100%)Wed, Oct 28, 8:45 p.m. ET Final
Flames at Oilers
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: 1 of 1 right (lines EDM -1.5)CGY: 0 (0%)EDM: 1 (100%)Over/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: 1 of 1 rightCGY: 0 (0%)EDM: 1 (100%)Wed, Oct 28, 9:08 p.m. ET Final
Devils at Avalanche
Market favorite: COL (57%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 2 of 2 rightNJD: 0 (0%)COL: 2 (100%) · WonPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 2 of 2 right (lines 6.5)Over: 2 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedWed, Oct 28, 10:08 p.m. ET Final
Maple Leafs at Kraken
Maple Leafs (7-5-2)4
Kraken (7-4-1)5
Market favorite: TOR (54%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 2 of 2 rightTOR: 0 (0%)SEA: 2 (100%) · WonPuck line picks: 0 of 1 right (lines TOR -1.5)TOR: 1 (100%)SEA: 0 (0%)Over/under picks: 1 of 1 right (lines 6.5)Over: 1 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: none recorded
Thursday, Oct 29, 2026
11 games
Thu, Oct 29, 7:08 p.m. ET Final
Blue Jackets at Hurricanes
Blue Jackets (5-5-0)2
Hurricanes (10-2-2)3
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: 1 of 1 rightCBJ: 0 (0%)CAR: 1 (100%)Thu, Oct 29, 7:09 p.m. ET Final
Jets at Lightning
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedThu, Oct 29, 7:09 p.m. ET Final (OT/SO)
Mammoth at Penguins
Reg. 60 min: 3–3
Market favorite: UTA (54%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 2 of 3 rightUTA: 2 (67%) · WonPIT: 1 (33%)Puck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedThu, Oct 29, 7:38 p.m. ET Final
Blackhawks at Red Wings
Blackhawks (4-8-0)1
Red Wings (5-4-3)4
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: 0 of 1 right (lines CHI +1.5)CHI: 1 (100%)DET: 0 (0%)Over/under picks: 1 of 1 right (lines 6)Over: 0 (0%)Under: 1 (100%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedThu, Oct 29, 8:08 p.m. ET Final
Canadiens at Stars
Market favorite: DAL (61%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 1 of 2 rightMTL: 1 (50%) · WonDAL: 1 (50%)Puck line picks: 1 of 1 right (lines MTL +1.5)MTL: 1 (100%)DAL: 0 (0%)Over/under picks: 1 of 1 right (lines 5.5)Over: 1 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedThu, Oct 29, 8:08 p.m. ET Final
Bruins at Blues
Market favorite: STL (51%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 1 of 2 rightBOS: 1 (50%)STL: 1 (50%) · WonPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedThu, Oct 29, 8:08 p.m. ET Final (OT/SO)
Islanders at Wild
Reg. 60 min: 3–3
Market favorite: MIN (63%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 1 of 3 rightNYI: 1 (33%) · WonMIN: 2 (67%)Puck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedThu, Oct 29, 8:21 p.m. ET Final
Capitals at Predators
Market favorite: WSH (51%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 0 of 2 rightWSH: 0 (0%) · WonNSH: 2 (100%)Puck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 1 of 2 right (lines 6.5)Over: 1 (50%)Under: 1 (50%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedThu, Oct 29, 10:08 p.m. ET Final
Canucks at Sharks
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 0 of 2 right (lines 5.5, 6.5)Over: 2 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedThu, Oct 29, 10:08 p.m. ET Final
Sabres at Ducks
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 1 of 1 right (lines 6.5)Over: 1 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedThu, Oct 29, 10:08 p.m. ET Final (OT/SO)
Senators at Kings
Reg. 60 min: 5–5
Market favorite: OTT (53%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 1 of 2 rightOTT: 1 (50%)LAK: 1 (50%) · WonPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recorded
Friday, Oct 30, 2026
3 games
Fri, Oct 30, 6:08 p.m. ET Final
Devils at Golden Knights
Devils (8-5-0)5
Golden Knights (9-4-1)2
Market favorite: VGK (51%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 2 of 5 rightNJD: 2 (40%) · WonVGK: 3 (60%)Puck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedFri, Oct 30, 7:08 p.m. ET Final
Jets at Panthers
Market favorite: FLA (65%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 2 of 2 rightWPG: 0 (0%)FLA: 2 (100%) · WonPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 2 of 2 right (lines 6)Over: 2 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: 1 of 1 rightWPG: 0 (0%)FLA: 1 (100%)Fri, Oct 30, 8:08 p.m. ET Final
Kraken at Flames
Market favorite: SEA (51%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 0 of 2 rightSEA: 2 (100%)CGY: 0 (0%) · WonPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 2 of 2 right (lines 6, 6.5)Over: 2 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: none recorded
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
10 games
Sat, Oct 31, 1:08 p.m. ET Final
Blues at Red Wings
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedSat, Oct 31, 1:08 p.m. ET Final (OT/SO)
Blackhawks at Bruins
Blackhawks (4-9-0)4
Bruins (9-4-1)5
Reg. 60 min: 4–4
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: 0 of 2 rightCHI: 0 (0%)BOS: 2 (100%)Sat, Oct 31, 2:08 p.m. ET Final
Oilers at Islanders
Market favorite: NYI (50%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 0 of 1 rightEDM: 0 (0%) · WonNYI: 1 (100%)Puck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedSat, Oct 31, 2:09 p.m. ET Final (OT/SO)
Lightning at Predators
Reg. 60 min: 4–4
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: 1 of 1 right (lines NSH +1.5)TBL: 0 (0%)NSH: 1 (100%)Over/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedSat, Oct 31, 4:08 p.m. ET Final
Senators at Sharks
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 1 of 1 right (lines 5.5)Over: 1 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedSat, Oct 31, 4:08 p.m. ET Final
Sabres at Kings
Market favorite: BUF (56%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 0 of 2 rightBUF: 0 (0%) · WonLAK: 2 (100%)Puck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 0 of 1 right (lines 5.5)Over: 1 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedSat, Oct 31, 7:15 p.m. ET Final
Penguins at Canadiens
Market favorite: MTL (52%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 2 of 2 rightPIT: 0 (0%)MTL: 2 (100%) · WonPuck line picks: 1 of 1 right (lines PIT +1.5)PIT: 1 (100%)MTL: 0 (0%)Over/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedSat, Oct 31, 7:15 p.m. ET Final
Maple Leafs at Canucks
Maple Leafs (7-6-2)4
Canucks (3-11-1)2
Market favorite: TOR (62%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 3 of 3 rightTOR: 3 (100%) · WonVAN: 0 (0%)Puck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 0 of 2 right (lines 6.5)Over: 2 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: 1 of 1 rightTOR: 1 (100%)VAN: 0 (0%)Sat, Oct 31, 8:08 p.m. ET Final
Blue Jackets at Stars
Blue Jackets (5-6-0)1
Stars (7-5-1)3
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: 0 of 1 right (lines CBJ +1.5)CBJ: 1 (100%)DAL: 0 (0%)Over/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedSat, Oct 31, 10:11 p.m. ET Final
Flames at Avalanche
Market favorite: COL (77%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 0 of 1 rightCGY: 1 (100%)COL: 0 (0%) · WonPuck line picks: 1 of 1 right (lines COL -1.5)CGY: 0 (0%)COL: 1 (100%)Over/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recorded
Sunday, Nov 1, 2026
5 games
Sun, Nov 1, 1:10 p.m. ET Final
Jets at Hurricanes
Jets (4-7-3)0
Hurricanes (11-2-2)7
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: 0 of 1 right (lines WPG +1.5)WPG: 1 (100%)CAR: 0 (0%)Over/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: 1 of 1 rightWPG: 0 (0%)CAR: 1 (100%)Sun, Nov 1, 3:40 p.m. ET Final
Wild at Capitals
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: none recordedPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedSun, Nov 1, 4:10 p.m. ET Final
Mammoth at Flyers
Market favorite: UTA (59%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 0 of 1 rightUTA: 1 (100%)PHI: 0 (0%) · WonPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: 3 of 3 right (lines 5.5, 6.5)Over: 3 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)60-min regulation picks: none recordedSun, Nov 1, 6:10 p.m. ET Final
Oilers at Rangers
Market favorite: NYR (54%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 4 of 4 rightEDM: 4 (100%) · WonNYR: 0 (0%)Puck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recordedSun, Nov 1, 8:10 p.m. ET Final
Senators at Ducks
Market favorite: OTT (53%)
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO) picks: 2 of 4 rightOTT: 2 (50%)ANA: 2 (50%) · WonPuck line picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded60-min regulation picks: none recorded
Recording history · 223 recordings, including 68 repeats of the same pick in Week 5
- 191 Recorded before puck drop (86%)
- 0 Timestamped before puck drop (0%)
- 32 Read after the game (14%)
Read after the game: the pick as the source shows it now, read after the game started, with no verifiable pre-game stamp. These picks are shown and counted in recording history only; they do not enter records, points or leaderboards. What the labels mean →
Week 5 records
Week leaders start at 8 graded picks in one market.
Moneyline (incl. OT/SO)
| Place | Source | Graded W-L-P | Win % | Priced picks | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SportsCapping Web Panel · 26 writers | 11-16-0 | 40.7% 95% likely range 25–59% | 20 of 27 | -4.4 |
Over/under
| Place | Source | Graded W-L-P | Win % | Priced picks | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SportsMemo Web Panel · 13 writers | 9-4-0 | 69.2% 95% likely range 42–87% | 13 of 13 | +4.9 |
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