Worth It: Panthers (3-3) @ Packers (4-3)

Thurs: 8:15 PM ET | 5:15 PM PT – Prime Video

Week 7 was a rough week for the Panthers as they suffered a 43-13 loss to Tampa Bay at home. The Packers lost a down-to-the-wire game in Detroit, so this Thursday night game will be about getting back on track for both sides.

Must Watch - World Series: Rays (98-64) vs. Brewers (103-59)

Tues (Game 4): 8:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM PT – Fox

Wed (Game 5 if necessary): 8:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM PT – Fox

Fri (Game 6 if necessary):8:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM PT – Fox

Monday’s game will determine how important these following meetings are for each team. The Brewers could be one win away from their first title,  while the Rays are looking to survive and turn this into a competitive series.

Worth It - FAU (5-2) @ North Texas (5-2)

Thurs: 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT – ESPN

Both teams are trying to stay in the CUSA title picture. North Texas is in great shape so far, but a FAU win gets the Owls back in the race. They can both put points up in a hurry, so this may come down to the wire.

Worth It: Baylor (4-3) @ UCF (4-3)

Fri: 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT – ESPN

Two programs heading in different directions. UCF just pulled off a huge upset of No. 2 BYU, but the bulk of the attention will be on a Baylor program that just fired head coach Dave Aranda.

Must Watch: Devils (7-4-0) @ Stars (7-3-1)

Tues: 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT – ESPN+

The Stars have won 6 games in a row, and now they may face the best goalie in the league. No announcement has been made yet, but with the recent trade of Connor Hellebuyck, it’s just a matter of time before he makes his Devils debut.

Worth It:  Devils (7-4-0) @ Golden Knights (8-4-1)

Fri: 6:00 PM ET | 3:00 PM PT – NHL Network

If Hellebuyck doesn’t play Tuesday, this would be a big spot for a potential Hellebuyck debut. The Golden Knights reached the Stanley Cup Final last season and are off to one of the best starts across the league.

Worth It: Sabres (4-4-3) @ Ducks (5-6-0)

Thurs: 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT – Hulu/ESPN+/Disney+

Two playoff teams from last season struggled in the early portions of the 2026 campaign. Beckett Senecke has been the only legitimate scoring threat for the Ducks, while Jack Quinn and Tage Thompsomn have guided things for Buffalo. The team that adds depth scoring comes out on top in this one.

Background TV: Flyers (3-7-3) @ Capitals (6-4-0)

Wed: 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT – TNT/truTV

There was a time this was an appointment-viewing matchup. Now, there’s less at stake, but the Flyers have won three games against playoff-caliber teams since an awful start. Plus, there’s the Alex Ovechkin factor.

Must Watch: Pistons (3-0) @ Knicks (0-3)

Tues: 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT – NBC

This was a thrilling playoff series two years ago. Last season, the Pistons won the Eastern Conference in the regular season, but the Knicks won the NBA title. Still  the Pistons have looked like the best team in the East so far, while New York is still searching for a win.

Must Watch:  Knicks (0-3) @ 76ers (3-1)

Fri: 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT – Prime Video

Philadelphia-New York is always one of those major rivalries worth watching no matter what the sport. The Knicks and Sixers have renewed the spirit of the rivalry with their play over recent seasons, and the latest chapter is one you shouldn’t miss.

Worth It: Trail Blazers (2-0) @ Lakers (3-0)

Tues: 11:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM PT – Peacock/NBC

The Lakers and Luka Doncic, fresh off a 52-point performance, host the Blazers in a matchup of early unbeatens. Portland is more loaded this season with the return of Damian Lillard, the emergence of Deni Avdija, and the additions of Ja Morant and Jrue Holiday.

Worth It: Golden State Valkyries (32-12) @ Atlanta Dream (30-14)

Thurs: (Game 6): 12:30 PM ET | 9:30 AM PT – USA Network/Peacock

The series enters Monday night tied 2-2, meaning a champion could be crowned on Thursday. Whoever it is will be a first-time champion.

Background TV: PGA - VidantaWorld Mexico Open

Thurs-Sun: 4:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM PT – Golf Channel

The PGA’s best and 2027 hopefuls head to Mexico. It’s the final fall qualifier for those hoping to compete on the Tour in 2027. U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark highlights the established participants.

Background TV: LPGA - Maybank Championship

Wed-Sat: 9:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM PT – Golf Channel

The LPGA heads to Malaysia. It’s the event’s third year, and last season’s tournament came down to a three-way playoff. Plenty for the next edition to live up to.

Team: New Jersey Devils Goalie

Hometown: Commerce Township, Michigan

Drafted: 2012, 130th Overall by the Winnipeg Jets

Big Honors: 4-time All-Star, 3-time Vezina Trophy, 2026 Olympic Gold Medal

Where He’s From

Hellebuyck grew up in Commerce Township, Michigan. He played high school hockey at Walled Lake Northern High School in the Detroit suburbs before moving to the NAHL to play junior hockey.

The Road to the Pros

Hellebuyck played one year for the Odessa Jackalopes in the NAHL before starring at UMass-Lowell and leading his team to a Frozen Four as a true freshman. He set many records before signing with the Winnipeg Jets, who had drafted him in 2012.

Career So Far

Hellebuyck has had a decorated NHL career. He’s a four-time All-Star with three Vezina Trophies as the best goalie in the NHL. Most recently, he helped Team USA win its first Olympic gold medal since 1980 at the 2026 Milan-Cortino Winter Olympics.

Highlight

Why Now: He has not played this season as he was holding out for a trade. That trade finally happened last week, and he may make his season debut this week: either Tuesday in Dallas or shortly after that. Devils (7-4-0) @ Stars (7-3-1), 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT, ESPN+

The Number: 345 - career wins for Connor Hellebuyck in 11 seasons and 625 games with the Winnipeg Jets.

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