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Jonathan Toews finally faces the Chicago Blackhawks — the team that made him a legend — as he leads his hometown Winnipeg Jets into Thursday night’s matchup at Canada Life Centre. Toews, who spent 15 seasons in Chicago and captained three Stanley Cup titles, has two goals and three assists in 10 games since returning from a two-year absence. Winnipeg enters at 7-3-0 after a 4-3 overtime win over Minnesota. The Blackhawks (5-3-2) arrive off a 7-3 road win against Ottawa, where Connor Bedard notched his first career hat trick and an assist. Bedard has four goals and two assists in six career games against Winnipeg. The NHL odds board opened with Winnipeg -215 on the moneyline and has climbed

The Edmonton Oilers return home looking to string together strong outings after a much-needed 6-3 win over Utah. The victory halted a two-game skid and showed Edmonton’s ability to recover from slow starts — something that has plagued them early in the season. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins said the team’s response was a “great sign,” while Mattias Ekholm emphasized the importance of following up Thursday’s effort with another consistent performance. The Oilers sit at 5-4-2 and aim to improve their Western Pacific position before heading into November. The New York Rangers are on a similar mission. They snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-0 shutout over Vancouver, relying on structure and defense. Jonathan Quick posted 23 saves, and coach Mike Sullivan

The Utah Utes face a top-20 challenge when they host the Cincinnati Bearcats in Salt Lake City on Saturday night. Utah’s ground-heavy offense and home stability meet a Cincinnati team built around balance and turnover creation. For bettors, this matchup centers on which defense can withstand sustained drives and who dictates field position through the run game. Utah opened as an 8.5-point home favorite, and early money has leaned toward the Utes, reinforcing the market’s trust in their altitude advantage and physical identity. Cincinnati has drawn smaller sharp interest on the moneyline given their recent form, but the majority of tickets back Utah. On the college football odds board, totals action has tilted toward the Over with both offenses ranking

The Pittsburgh Panthers will look to keep their four-game winning streak alive when they visit the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday in Palo Alto. Riding a surge in offensive production, the Panthers are positioning themselves as legitimate contenders for a spot in the ACC Championship Game. Pittsburgh (6-2, 4-1 ACC) has scored 165 points across its last four victories, powered by freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel’s breakout performances. The Panthers are closing in on a demanding end-of-season schedule that includes No. 12 Notre Dame, No. 10 Miami, and No. 8 Georgia Tech. However, head coach Pat Narduzzi is focused solely on avoiding a trap game against a Stanford squad that’s unbeaten at home. Stanford (3-5, 2-3 ACC) remains perfect in Palo Alto,