NHL Games on Wednesday, October 17, 1979
6 games on Wednesday, October 17, 1979. Start times are Eastern Time.
| Matchup | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Kings
5
 at Pittsburgh Penguins
4
|
Final | Game page: Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins, Wed, Oct 17, 1979 |
 Hartford Whalers
1
 at Buffalo Sabres
3
|
Final | Game page: Hartford Whalers at Buffalo Sabres, Wed, Oct 17, 1979 |
 Minnesota North Stars
2
 at Toronto Maple Leafs
6
|
Final | Game page: Minnesota North Stars at Toronto Maple Leafs, Wed, Oct 17, 1979 |
 Montreal Canadiens
2
 at Chicago Blackhawks
3
|
Final | Game page: Montreal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks, Wed, Oct 17, 1979 |
 Vancouver Canucks
5
 at St. Louis Blues
1
|
Final | Game page: Vancouver Canucks at St. Louis Blues, Wed, Oct 17, 1979 |
 Detroit Red Wings
5
 at Winnipeg Jets
1
|
Final | Game page: Detroit Red Wings at Winnipeg Jets, Wed, Oct 17, 1979 |