The Seattle Kraken (25-19-9) travel to face the Vegas Golden Knights (25-14-14) in a Pacific Division rivalry matchup. The Kraken, sitting third in the Pacific, have won three straight but remain inconsistent on the road. The Golden Knights, first in the Pacific despite a recent three-game losing streak, boast a strong home record (12-7-7) and elite special teams. This is their second meeting of the 2025-26 season, with Seattle winning 2-1 in OT on Oct. 11. Vegas looks to rebound at home, while Seattle aims to extend its streak against a depleted Knights lineup.

Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise (Las Vegas), Nevada

Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT)

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TV/Streaming: ESPN+, Utah 16 (for Utah? Wait, no—likely SN, MSGSN, FDSNSO; confirm local)

Recent Team Forms

Kraken (5-3-2 in last 10): Seattle averages 3.4 goals scored and 2.7 allowed. They’ve won three in a row, including 5-2 over Toronto (Jan. 29), 5-1 over Washington (Jan. 27), and 4-2 over New Jersey (Jan. 25). Earlier losses like 4-2 to Anaheim (Jan. 23) show road issues

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	vs TOR	W 5-2
Jan 27	vs WSH	W 5-1
Jan 25	vs NJD	W 4-2
Jan 23	vs ANA	L 2-4
Jan 21	@ NYI	W 4-1

Golden Knights (5-3-2 in last 10): Vegas averages 3.9 goals scored and 3.0 allowed. They’ve lost three straight, including 5-4 to Dallas (Jan. 29), 3-2 OT to Montreal (Jan. 27), and 7-1 to Ottawa (Jan. 25). Wins like 4-2 over St. Louis (Jan. 10) show potential, but injuries hurt

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	vs DAL	L 4-5
Jan 27	vs MTL	L 2-3 (OT)
Jan 25	@ OTT	L 1-7
Jan 23	@ TOR	W 6-3
Jan 22	vs PIT	L 2-6

Injury Report

Kraken:

Berkly Catton (C, upper body): Day-to-day, exited Jan. 29 game

Ben Meyers (C, lower body/undisclosed): IR, out until at least Feb. 4

Max McCormick (LW, hip): Out for season post-surgery

Matt Murray (G, lower body): IR, out until at least Feb. 25

Golden Knights:

Colton Sissons (RW/C, upper body): Out until post-Olympics (Feb. 25)

William Karlsson (C, lower body): IR, out until Feb. 25

Brandon Saad (LW, undisclosed): IR, out until Feb. 25

Brett Howden (C, lower body): IR, out until Feb. 25

Carter Hart (G, lower body): Out until Feb. 25

Key Player Matchups

Seattle’s speed vs. Vegas’ physicality, with goaltending crucial.

Jared McCann (Kraken LW) vs. Mark Stone (Knights RW): McCann tops Seattle with 22 goals and 45 points, hot with multi-point games; Stone (20G, 52P) must shut him down

Matty Beniers (Kraken C) vs. Jack Eichel (Knights C): Beniers (15G, 40P) centers Seattle’s top line; Eichel (19G, 61P) brings playmaking

Jordan Eberle (Kraken RW) vs. Mitch Marner (Knights RW): Eberle (recent GWG); Marner (13G, 54P) exploits transitions

Goaltending Duel: Joey Daccord (Kraken) vs. Adin Hill (Knights): Daccord (recent 27 saves); Hill vs. Seattle’s shot volume

Projected Lineups

Kraken: Schwartz-Beniers-Eberle; McCann-Stephenson-Tolvanen; Kartye-Wright-Winterton; Melanson etc. Defense: Dunn-Oleksiak; Evans-Larsson. Goalie: Daccord

Golden Knights: Dorofeyev-Eichel-Marner; Hertl-Karlsson (if avail)-Stone; Saad etc. Defense: Theodore-McNabb. Goalie: Hill

Series History

Vegas dominates with a 12-4 record all-time against Seattle (including 7-1-2 at home). Seattle won the latest 2-1 OT on Oct. 11, but Vegas has won 5 of the last 7 overall. At T-Mobile Arena, Knights are 5-3 vs. Kraken.

Betting Trends

Over/Under: Over has hit in 6 of Vegas’ last 10; Under in 5 of Seattle’s last 8 road games. Golden Knights 3-2 in last 5; Kraken 3-2 ATS in last 5. Vegas 5-2 ATS at home; Seattle 8-3 as road underdogs +201 or greater. Golden Knights 3-0 vs. Central opponents recently

Game Odds

Seattle Kraken                                  6.5

Vegas Golden Knights                    – 205

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026

The Minnesota Wild (31-14-10) face the Edmonton Oilers (28-19-8) in a Western Conference showdown. The Wild, second in the Central Division, have been strong defensively but inconsistent lately, while the Oilers, first in the Pacific, ride a three-game win streak fueled by elite offense. This is their third meeting of the 2025-26 season, with each team winning once: Wild 5-2 on Dec. 20 and Oilers 4-2 on Dec. 2. Expect high-scoring action given recent trends, but Edmonton’s home edge could decide it.

Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta

Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (8:00 p.m. MT)

TV/Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet, FDSNWI

Recent Team Forms

Wild (5-3-2 in last 10): Minnesota averages 3.3 goals scored and 2.9 allowed. They’ve won four of seven, including 4-1 over Calgary (Jan. 29) and 4-3 SO over Chicago (Jan. 27). Losses include 7-1 to Ottawa (Jan. 22) and 4-3 OT to Florida (Jan. 24), showing defensive slips

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	vs CGY	W 4-1
Jan 27	vs CHI	W 4-3 (SO)
Jan 24	vs FLA	L 3-4 (OT)
Jan 22	vs OTT	L 1-7
Jan 19	vs CHI	W 6-3

Oilers (6-3-1 in last 10): Edmonton averages 4.1 goals scored and 3.5 allowed. They’ve won three straight, including 4-3 OT over San Jose (Jan. 29), 7-4 over Anaheim (Jan. 26), and 6-5 OT over Washington (Jan. 24). Losses include 6-2 to Pittsburgh (Jan. 22)

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	vs SJS	W 4-3 (OT)
Jan 26	vs ANA	W 7-4
Jan 24	vs WSH	W 6-5 (OT)
Jan 22	vs PIT	L 2-6
Jan 20	vs BOS	W 6-2

Injury Report

Wild:

Jonas Brodin (D, lower body): IR, expected out until Mar. 3

Zach Bogosian (D, undisclosed): IR, expected out until Jan. 31

Oilers:

Adam Henrique (C, undisclosed): LTIR, expected out until Feb. 25

Projected starters: Filip Gustavsson (MIN, .912 SV%) vs. Connor Ingram (EDM, .905 SV%)

Key Player Matchups

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild LW) vs. Connor McDavid (Oilers C): Kaprizov leads Minnesota with 29 goals and 66 points; his speed tests McDavid (34G, 94P), the NHL’s top playmaker

Matt Boldy (Wild RW) vs. Evan Bouchard (Oilers D): Boldy (29G, 55P) is Minnesota’s sniper; Bouchard (15G, 59P) must contain him while contributing offensively

Brock Faber (Wild D) vs. Leon Draisaitl (Oilers C): Faber anchors Minnesota’s blue line; Draisaitl (25G, 50P) exploits mismatches.

Goaltending Duel: Filip Gustavsson (Wild) vs. Connor Ingram (Oilers): Gustavsson (18-9-6, .910 SV%) vs. Ingram (recent strong starts)

Projected Lineups

Wild: Kaprizov-Eriksson Ek-Boldy; Zuccarello-Rossi-Hartman; Foligno-Trentin-Frederic; Duhaime-Sturm-Jones. Defense: Faber-Spurgeon; Middleton-Bogosian (if available); Merrill-Mermis. Goalie: Gustavsson.

Oilers: McDavid-Draisaitl-Hyman; Nugent-Hopkins-Henrique (if available)-Arvidsson; Janmark-Holloway-Skinner; Perry-Brown-Ryan. Defense: Ekholm-Bouchard; Nurse-Stecher; Kulak-Emberson. Goalie: Ingram.

Series History

Edmonton holds the all-time edge: 65-33-10 overall, 39-55-14 in regular season. Recently, Minnesota has won 10 of the last 14 (10-4-0 since Jan. 30, 2021)

At Rogers Place, Oilers are 20-27-3-4 vs. Wild.

Betting Trends

Oilers 6-3-1 in last 10; Wild 5-3-2. Over has hit in 31 of Edmonton’s 55 games; Under in 4 of Minnesota’s last 7 road games. Oilers 3-2 in last 5 home; Wild 8-3 in last 11 as road underdogs of +201 or greater

Game Odds

Minnesota Wild               6.5

Edmonton Oilers              – 135

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026

The Dallas Stars (31-14-9) head to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Mammoth (28-22-4) in an interconference battle. Dallas sits second in the Central Division, riding a balanced attack and strong goaltending, while Utah, fourth in the Central, has been resilient at home but hampered by injuries. This is their second meeting of the 2025-26 season, with Dallas winning 2-1 in a shootout on Jan. 15. Expect a defensive tilt, with Dallas’ road prowess clashing against Utah’s home-ice urgency before the Olympic break.

Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. MT)

TV/Streaming: ESPN+, Utah 16, Victory+

Recent Team Forms

Stars (6-3-1 in last 10): Dallas averages 3.2 goals scored and 2.8 allowed. They’ve won four of six, including a 4-3 over St. Louis (Jan. 27) and 5-4 over Vegas (Jan. 29). Losses include 5-4 OT to San Jose (Jan. 10) and 6-3 to Carolina (Jan. 6)

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	vs VGK	W 5-4
Jan 27	vs STL	W 4-3
Jan 23	@ STL	W 3-2
Jan 22	vs CBJ	L 0-1
Jan 20	vs BOS	W 6-2

Mammoth (5-5-0 in last 10): Utah averages 3.0 goals scored and 3.2 allowed. They’ve alternated wins, including 5-2 over Nashville (Jan. 24) and 7-1 over Vegas (Jan. 25), but losses like 5-4 to Carolina (Jan. 29) and 4-1 to Nashville (Jan. 24)

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	@ CAR	L 4-5
Jan 27	vs FLA	W 4-3
Jan 25	vs VGK	W 7-1
Jan 24	vs NSH	W 5-2
Jan 22	vs OTT	L 1-7

Injury Report

Stars:

Ilya Lyubushkin (D, lower body): Out until at least Feb. 2

Lian Bichsel (D, lower body): Out until at least Feb. 2

Tyler Seguin (C, ACL/knee): Out indefinitely

Mammoth:

Dylan Guenther (RW, lower body): Day-to-day, out recently

Alexander Kerfoot (C, upper body): IR, out indefinitely

Logan Cooley (C, lower body): Day-to-day, practicing in non-contact

Projected starters: Jake Oettinger (DAL, .905 SV%) vs. Karel Vejmelka (UTA, .892 SV%)

Key Player Matchups

Roope Hintz (Stars C) vs. Clayton Keller (Mammoth RW): Hintz (20G, 40P) leads Dallas’ rush; Keller (18G, 35P) counters with speed.

Jason Robertson (Stars LW) vs. Mikhail Sergachev (Mammoth D): Robertson (22G, 45P) exploits edges; Sergachev shuts down top lines.

Matt Duchene (Stars C) vs. Nick Schmaltz (Mammoth C): Duchene (recent multi-goal games); Schmaltz (15G, 30P) in faceoffs.

Goaltending Duel: Jake Oettinger (Stars) vs. Karel Vejmelka (Mammoth): Oettinger (2.65 GAA); Vejmelka exploits Dallas’ occasional turnovers.

Series History

Dallas leads all-time 4-2, including 2-1 on the road.

Recent: Dallas won 2-1 SO on Jan. 15. Utah is 1-2 at home vs. Dallas.

Betting Trends

Stars 6-2 as +201 or greater underdogs; Mammoth 3-2 last 5. Over in 6 of Dallas’ last 9; Under in 4 of Utah’s last 7 home.

Game Odds

Dallas Stars                         5.5

Utah Mammoth               – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026

The Toronto Maple Leafs (24-21-9) visit the Vancouver Canucks (18-31-5) in an interconference matchup with contrasting fortunes. Toronto, fourth in the Atlantic, is mired in a six-game losing streak and dealing with injuries but boasts offensive depth. Vancouver, last in the Pacific, has struggled all season with a poor home record (6-17-3) and major absences, including their starting goalie for the year. This is their second meeting of the 2025-26 season, with Toronto winning 5-0 on Jan. 10. Expect a game where Toronto’s talent could shine against Vancouver’s depleted lineup, but the Canucks’ desperation at home might keep it close.

Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT)

TV/Streaming: ESPN+, SN, CBC

Recent Team Forms

Toronto is on a six-game slide, struggling defensively. Vancouver has lost eight of their last 10, with poor scoring.

Maple Leafs (2-6-2 in last 10): Toronto averages 2.8 goals scored and 4.3 allowed recently. They’ve been outscored 26-18 in their skid, with defensive breakdowns. Wins include 5-4 over Vancouver (Jan. 23) and 2-1 over Edmonton (Jan. 20), but recent losses like 4-3 to Winnipeg (Jan. 27) and 3-2 OT to Nashville (Jan. 29) show close games slipping away

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	vs NSH	L 2-3 (OT)
Jan 27	vs WPG	L 3-4
Jan 25	@ SEA	L 2-4
Jan 23	@ VAN	W 5-4
Jan 20	@ EDM	W 2-1

Canucks (2-8-0 in last 10): Vancouver averages 2.2 goals scored and 3.8 allowed, with a leaky defense. They’ve been outscored 38-22 in this stretch. Wins include 4-3 over Anaheim (Jan. 25) and 3-1 over Calgary (Jan. 23), but blowouts like 5-1 to Seattle (Jan. 27) and 4-1 to Minnesota (Jan. 29) highlight issues

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	@ MIN	L 1-4
Jan 27	@ SEA	L 1-5
Jan 25	vs ANA	W 4-3
Jan 23	vs CGY	W 3-1
Jan 21	vs VAN	L 3-4

Injury Report

Maple Leafs:

William Nylander (RW, groin): IR, expected to return Jan. 31 or soon; missed seven games

Christopher Tanev (D, groin): LTIR, expected out until Jan. 31

Dakota Joshua (C, kidney/upper body): LTIR, expected out until Feb. 28

Canucks:

Thatcher Demko (G, hip): IR, out for the season post-surgery

Brock Boeser (RW, concussion): IR, out until at least Feb. 4; in protocol

Zeev Buium (D, face/cheekbone): IR, out until after Olympics (Feb. 25)

Nils Hoglander (LW, lower body): Day-to-day

Marco Rossi (C, lower body): IR, out until after Olympics

Projected starters: Anthony Stolarz (TOR) vs. Kevin Lankinen (VAN)

Key Player Matchups

Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs C) vs. Quinn Hughes (Canucks D): Matthews leads Toronto with 28 goals; his sniping tests Hughes (top defenseman, 40+ points).

Mitch Marner (Maple Leafs RW) vs. J.T. Miller (Canucks C): Marner (50+ points) brings playmaking; Miller (Vancouver’s leader, 20G) must shut him down.

Elias Pettersson (Canucks C) vs. Morgan Rielly (Maple Leafs D): Pettersson (13G, 20A) is Vancouver’s top scorer; Rielly must contain him.

Goaltending Duel: Anthony Stolarz (Maple Leafs) vs. Kevin Lankinen (Canucks): Stolarz steps in; Lankinen faces Toronto’s attack.

Series History

Toronto holds a 75-66-25 all-time edge over Vancouver.

In regular season, it’s 69-71-26 for Vancouver. Recently, Toronto is 4-6 in the last 10, but won the most recent 5-0 on Jan. 10. At Rogers Arena, Canucks are 29-44-11 vs. Toronto

Betting Trends

Over/Under: Over has hit in 32 of Toronto’s 54 games; 28 of Vancouver’s 54. Maple Leafs 2-6 SU in last 8; Canucks 2-8 SU in last 10. Toronto 6-20 as +201 underdogs; Vancouver 3-2 ATS last 5

Game Odds

Toronto Maple Leafs      – 155

Vancouver Canucks         6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026

Game Details

Puck drop us scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. local time).

Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri.

TV/Streaming: ESPN+.

The Columbus Blue Jackets head to St. Louis for the second and final meeting of the 2025-26 season series, wrapping up their Western Conference road schedule. Columbus enters as the hotter team, riding a wave of success, while the Blues are looking to build momentum after snapping a lengthy skid.

Recent Team Forms

The Blue Jackets are one of the league’s hottest teams, winning four straight and going 8-0-1 in their last nine games.

Their last five results:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 30, 2026	@ Chicago Blackhawks	W 4-2
Jan 28, 2026	vs. Philadelphia Flyers	W 5-3
Jan 25, 2026	vs. Tampa Bay Lightning	W 8-5
Jan 22, 2026	vs. Dallas Stars	W 1-0
Jan 20, 2026	vs. Ottawa Senators	L 1-4

Columbus has been dominant offensively, scoring at least four goals in three of those wins, led by strong goaltending and timely scoring.

The Blues snapped a five-game losing streak with a dramatic win but have otherwise struggled, going 1-3-1 in their last five.

Their recent results:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29, 2026	vs. Florida Panthers	W 5-4
Jan 27, 2026	@ Dallas Stars	L 3-4
Jan 24, 2026	vs. Los Angeles Kings	L 4-5 (SO)
Jan 23, 2026	@ Dallas Stars	L 2-3
Jan 20, 2026	@ Winnipeg Jets	L 1-3

St. Louis has shown resilience at home, winning four of their last six at Enterprise Center, but defensive lapses have been costly.

Injury Report

Columbus Blue Jackets:

D Brendan Smith: Out (knee surgery, expected recovery 3-4 months).

D Dante Fabbro: Out (lower body).

Scratched: D Danton Heinen, D Egor Zamula.

Goalie rotation: Elvis Merzlikins started the last game; Jet Greaves could get the nod.

St. Louis Blues:

C Robert Thomas: Out (lower body, on IR, expected return around Feb. 4).

LW Dylan Holloway: Out (high ankle sprain, on IR, expected return after Olympics, around Feb. 26).

C Pius Suter: Questionable (high ankle sprain, missed 15 games but trending toward return; expected around Feb. 2 if not tonight).

Expected to play: LW Jake Neighbours and RW Jimmy Snuggerud (both missed practice but participated in optional skate).

Scratched: D Matthew Kessel, F Robby Fabbri, F Mathieu Joseph, F Matt Luff.

Goalie rotation: Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer have alternated for seven straight; Hofer started last, so Binnington likely tonight.

The Blues are getting healthier overall but miss key center depth with Thomas and Holloway out, putting pressure on players like Jordan Kyrou.

Key Player Matchups

Charlie Coyle (CBJ) vs. Blues Defense: Coyle is on fire with a hat trick and assist in the last game (4-2 win over Chicago).

He’ll test St. Louis’ blue line, which has allowed 3+ goals in four of five recent games.

Sean Monahan (CBJ) vs. Joel Hofer/Jordan Binnington (STL): Monahan’s late-game heroics (go-ahead goal vs. Philly) make him a clutch threat against a Blues goaltending tandem that’s alternated but allowed 3.59 GAA combined recently.

Jordan Kyrou (STL) vs. Zach Werenski (CBJ): Kyrou has been productive (goal + two assists in win over Florida) and will look to exploit Columbus’ defense, but Werenski (two assists recently) anchors a unit that’s held opponents under 3 goals in four of five.

Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) vs. Pavel Buchnevich (STL): Both are top-line wingers; Marchenko’s speed could challenge Buchnevich in transition battles.

Goaltending Edge: Columbus’ Merzlikins/Greaves duo has been stellar in the streak (e.g., 22 saves in last win), while St. Louis’ tandem has been inconsistent.

Series History

The Blue Jackets hold a 38-50-3-5 all-time record against the Blues (regular season).

However, Columbus has dominated recently, winning the last five meetings, including a 3-2 home victory on Nov. 1, 2025.  

In the last 10 games, St. Louis is 3-6-1 against Columbus.

The Blue Jackets are 5-1 in shootouts this season, adding an edge if it goes long.

Betting Trends

Total (Over/Under): St. Louis games have gone over 6.5 in 3 of last 5; Columbus in 3 of last 5.  

Trends favor the underdog: Columbus is 8-1 in last nine overall and 5-0 vs. St. Louis recently. The Blues are 3-13 as favorites this season when implied win probability is under 55%.

Game Odds

Columbus Blue Jackets                  6.5

St. Louis Blues                                   – 118

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026

The Nashville Predators (24-23-6) face the New York Islanders (30-19-5) in an interconference clash at UBS Arena. The Islanders, third in the Metropolitan Division, have won three straight and are pushing for a top spot in the East with strong goaltending and balanced scoring. The Predators, fifth in the Central, are hovering around .500 amid defensive inconsistencies but have shown flashes of offensive potency. This is their second meeting of the 2025-26 season, with the Islanders winning 2-1 in a shootout on Jan. 8 in Nashville. Expect a tight, low-scoring affair as both teams battle for crucial points heading into the Olympic break.

Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, New York

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT)

TV/Streaming: ESPN+, MSGSN, FDSNSO

Recent Team Forms

The Islanders are heating up with defensive solidity; the Predators have been inconsistent, alternating wins and losses.

Predators (4-4-2 in last 10): Nashville averages 2.9 goals scored and 3.2 allowed recently. They’ve split their last six, with a 3-2 OT loss to New Jersey (Jan. 29) highlighting goaltending issues. Wins include 5-3 over Ottawa (Jan. 22) and 4-3 OT over Detroit (Jan. 13), but blowouts like 6-2 to Utah (Jan. 6) expose vulnerabilities

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	@ NJD	L 2-3 (OT)
Jan 27	@ BOS	L 3-4
Jan 24	vs OTT	W 5-3
Jan 22	vs CHI	W 6-4
Jan 20	@ BUF	L 3-5

Islanders (6-3-1 in last 10): New York averages 3.1 goals scored and 2.4 allowed, winning five of seven. They’ve swept the Rangers in back-to-back games (2-1 on Jan. 29, 5-2 on Jan. 28), with shutouts and comebacks. Losses include 5-4 OT to Winnipeg (Jan. 24) and 4-3 to Minnesota (Jan. 10)

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	vs NYR	W 2-1
Jan 28	vs NYR	W 5-2
Jan 26	@ PHI	W 4-0
Jan 24	@ WPG	L 4-5 (OT)
Jan 21	vs EDM	W 1-0

Injury Report

Predators:

No major injuries reported as of Jan. 30; team is relatively healthy post their Jan. 29 game

Minor day-to-day issues from recent physical play, but expected full lineup.

Islanders:

Casey Cizikas (C, illness): Out for Jan. 29 game, status day-to-day

Calum Ritchie (C, lower body): Day-to-day, missed Jan. 28

Kyle Palmieri (C, knee): Out indefinitely

Pierre Engvall (LW, ankle): Out indefinitely

Unnamed D (upper body): Day-to-day

RW (illness): Day-to-day

Projected starters: Juuse Saros (NSH, .902 SV%) vs. Ilya Sorokin (NYI, .912 SV%).

Key Player Matchups

Filip Forsberg (Predators LW) vs. Noah Dobson (Islanders D): Forsberg leads Nashville with 22 goals and 45 points, on a multi-point streak; his shot volume challenges Dobson (8G, 35A), New York’s top-pair defenseman averaging 23+ minutes.

Roman Josi (Predators D) vs. Mathew Barzal (Islanders C): Josi (10G, 40A) quarterbacks Nashville’s power play (21%); Barzal (18G, 50P) brings speed to exploit gaps.

Bo Horvat (Islanders C) vs. Ryan O’Reilly (Predators C): Horvat (20G, 42P) anchors New York’s top line; O’Reilly (15G, 35P) excels in faceoffs (55%) for shutdown duties.

Goaltending Duel: Juuse Saros (Predators) vs. Ilya Sorokin (Islanders): Saros (2.75 GAA) faces New York’s stingy defense; Sorokin (recent shutouts, 2.45 GAA) exploits Nashville’s road leaks

Projected Lineups

Predators: Forsberg-O’Reilly-Nyquist; Evangelista-Novak-Marchessault; Jankowski-Parssinen-Sissons; Zucker-Suter-Smith. Defense: Josi-Fabbro; Lauzon-Carrier; Schenn-Stastney. Goalie: Saros.

Islanders: Lee-Horvat-Barzal; Duclair-Nelson-Palmieri (if available); Holmstrom-Pageau-Engvall (if available); Fasching-MacLean-Cizikas (if available). Defense: Romanov-Dobson; Reilly-Pulock; Mayfield-Bolduc. Goalie: Sorokin.

Series History

Nashville holds the all-time edge: 25-13-3-2 overall. In regular season, Predators lead 22-13-3. Recently, Nashville has won four of the last five, including a 6-3 victory on April 6, 2024. At UBS Arena, Islanders are 2-1 in the last three meetings, but Predators have outscored them 10-8.

Betting Trends

Over/Under: Over has hit in 6 of Islanders’ last 10; Under in 5 of Predators’ last 8 road games. Islanders 9-9 SU as favorites; Predators 4-6 SU in last 10 road games. New York 5-2 ATS in last 7 home; Nashville 3-7 ATS vs. East teams. Islanders 3-0 in last 3 vs. Central opponents.

Game Odds

Nashville Predators        5.5

New York Islanders         – 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026

The New Jersey Devils (28-24-2) visit the Ottawa Senators (25-21-7) in a Metropolitan vs. Atlantic interdivision matchup with playoff implications. The Devils sit fifth in the Metropolitan, clinging to a wild-card spot, while the Senators are seventh in the Atlantic, just outside the playoffs. This is their second meeting of the 2025-26 season, with New Jersey winning the first 4-3 on Dec. 9 in Ottawa. The Devils aim to build on a gritty overtime win, but injuries loom large; the Senators, riding a two-game streak, look to capitalize on home ice with strong special teams.

Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT)

TV/Streaming: ESPN+, SN1, TVAS2, MSG

Recent Team Forms

The Devils snapped a two-game skid with an OT win but have been inconsistent on the road. The Senators are surging at home, winning four of their last six overall.

Devils (5-5-0 in last 10): New Jersey averages 3.1 goals scored and 3.4 allowed recently. They’ve alternated results, with a 3-2 OT win over Nashville (Jan. 29) after blowing leads in prior losses. Standouts include a 5-4 win at Vancouver (Jan. 23) and 2-1 over Edmonton (Jan. 20), but defeats like 4-3 to Winnipeg (Jan. 27) highlight defensive lapses

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	vs NSH	W 3-2 (OT)
Jan 27	vs WPG	L 3-4
Jan 25	@ SEA	L 2-4
Jan 23	@ VAN	W 5-4
Jan 20	@ EDM	W 2-1

Senators (5-3-2 in last 10): Ottawa averages 3.9 goals scored and 3.0 allowed, winning five of seven at home. They’ve outscored foes 20-7 in recent wins, including 5-2 over Colorado (Jan. 28) and 7-1 over Vegas (Jan. 25). Losses like 4-1 at Nashville (Jan. 24) show road woes, but a 4-3 OT win at Detroit (Jan. 18) highlights resilience

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 28	vs COL	W 5-2
Jan 25	vs VGK	W 7-1
Jan 24	@ NSH	L 1-4
Jan 22	vs CAR	L 1-7
Jan 20	vs CHI	W 6-4

Injury Report

Devils:

Jack Hughes (C, lower body): Day-to-day, undergoing imaging; status uncertain after exiting Jan. 29 game

Cody Glass (C, lower body): Day-to-day, skated Jan. 30 and traveling; questionable

Senators:

David Perron (LW, hernia): On IR, out 5-7 weeks post-surgery

Stephen Halliday (C, upper body): Day-to-day

Projected starters: Jacob Markstrom (NJD, .905 SV%) vs. James Reimer (OTT, veteran stepping up amid issues)

Key Player Matchups

Jesper Bratt (Devils LW) vs. Tim Stutzle (Senators C): Bratt leads New Jersey with 25 goals and 50 points, on a four-game streak; his agility tests Stutzle’s shutdown skills (20G, 45P) in faceoffs (52%)

Nico Hischier (Devils C) vs. Brady Tkachuk (Senators LW): Hischier (recent OT winner, 18G, 40P) anchors New Jersey’s top line; Tkachuk (22G, physical leader) brings intensity to disrupt

Dougie Hamilton (Devils D) vs. Claude Giroux (Senators RW): Hamilton (10G, 30A) quarterbacks the PP; Giroux (15G, 35P) exploits gaps with veteran savvy

Goaltending Duel: Jacob Markstrom (Devils) vs. James Reimer (Senators): Markstrom (2.85 GAA, 27 saves in OT win) faces Ottawa’s shot volume (30+ per game); Reimer steps in for struggling backups, needing to contain New Jersey’s rush

Projected Lineups

Devils: Meier-Hischier-Bratt; Haula-Mercer-Noesen; Palat-Cotter-Tatar; Bastian-Lazar-MacDermid. Defense: Hamilton-Pesce; Dillon-Siegenthaler; Dillon-Kovacevic. Goalie: Markstrom.

Senators: Tkachuk-Stutzle-Giroux; Norris-Pinto-Batherson; Greig-Gaudette-Amadio; Cousins-Kastelic-Kelly. Defense: Sanderson-Zub; Chabot-Kleven; Brannstrom-Hamonic. Goalie: Reimer.

Series History

New Jersey holds the all-time edge: 65-35-12-0 overall. In regular season, it’s 42-50-20 for Ottawa. Recently, the Devils are 7-3 in the last 10, including a 4-3 win on Dec. 9. At Canadian Tire Centre, New Jersey is 5-0 in their last five visits, outscoring Ottawa 18-10

Betting Trends

Over/Under: Over has hit in 32 of Ottawa’s 53 games; Under in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 road games. Devils 5-5 ATS in last 10; Senators 5-3-2 ATS in last 10. New Jersey 7-3 SU in last 10 vs. Ottawa; Ottawa 4-1 ATS in last 5 home games. Devils 4-0 SU in last 4 as road favorites (-151 to -200)

Game Odds

New Jersey Devils            5.5

Ottawa Senators              – 155

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026

The Montreal Canadiens (30-17-7) face the Buffalo Sabres (31-17-5) in an Atlantic Division rivalry at KeyBank Center. Both teams are tied at 67 points, with Buffalo holding the edge via fewer games played, sitting third in the division while Montreal is fourth. This marks their third meeting of the 2025-26 season, with each winning once: Montreal 4-2 on Oct. 20 and Buffalo 4-2 on Jan. 22. The Canadiens enter off a high-scoring win, showcasing offensive depth, while the Sabres ride a three-game streak with strong goaltending despite injuries. Expect a competitive, potentially high-event game between two playoff contenders.

Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT)

TV/Streaming: NHL Network, MSG-B, SNE, TVAS, CITY, SN+, ESPN+

Recent Team Forms

Canadiens (6-3-1 in last 10): Montreal averages 3.4 goals scored and 3.3 allowed recently. They’ve won four of five, highlighted by a 7-3 thrashing of Colorado (Jan. 29) with multi-point efforts from Suzuki and Dach. Losses include 4-3 to Boston (Jan. 24) and 4-2 to Buffalo (Jan. 22), showing road vulnerabilities

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	vs COL	W 7-3
Jan 27	vs VGK	W 3-2 (OT)
Jan 24	@ BOS	L 3-4
Jan 22	vs BUF	L 2-4
Jan 19	@ NYI	W 4-1

Sabres (7-3-0 in last 10): Buffalo averages 3.4 goals scored and 3.0 allowed, winning seven straight before a brief dip. They’ve gone 4-1 at home recently, including a 4-1 shutout of Los Angeles (Jan. 29) and 7-4 over Toronto (Jan. 27). A 10-game win streak earlier in January boosted them

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	vs LAK	W 4-1
Jan 27	@ TOR	W 7-4
Jan 24	vs NSH	W 5-3
Jan 22	@ MTL	W 4-2
Jan 19	vs FLA	W 3-2

Injury Report

Canadiens:

Patrik Laine (RW, abdomen): IR, expected out until Feb. 28

Alex Newhook (C, ankle): IR, expected out until Mar. 17

Kaiden Guhle (D, head/upper body): Day-to-day after scare vs. Colorado but returned

Phillip Danault (C, undisclosed): Day-to-day after bench visit but played

Sabres:

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (G, lower body): Out until at least Feb. 5

Jordan Greenway (LW, lower body): Day-to-day

Josh Norris (C, ribs): IR, expected back Feb. 2

Justin Danforth (RW, lower body): IR, expected back Feb. 25

Jacob Bryson (D, upper body): IR, expected back Jan. 31

Jiri Kulich (C, blood clot): Out indefinitely, skating lightly

Projected starters: Jakub Dobes (MTL, 7-0-1 in last 8) vs. Alex Lyon (BUF, .903 SV%)

Key Player Matchups

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens C) vs. Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres D): Suzuki leads Montreal with 18 goals and 44 assists (62 points), on a seven-game point streak (4G, 8A). He’ll challenge Dahlin (9G, 38A), Buffalo’s top defenseman averaging 24+ minutes and key on the power play

Cole Caufield (Canadiens RW) vs. Tage Thompson (Sabres C): Caufield tops Montreal scorers with 30 goals, ending a six-game streak but potent (24A total). Thompson leads Buffalo with 28 goals and 27 assists (55 points), riding a hot streak

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens LW) vs. Alex Tuch (Sabres RW): Slafkovsky (recent goal) provides physicality and setup (assists-heavy); Tuch (8G in last 10) counters with speed and scoring (5G in last 3)

Goaltending Duel: Jakub Dobes (Canadiens) vs. Alex Lyon (Sabres): Dobes (7-0-1 streak, .914 SV%) anchors Montreal’s surge; Lyon (.903 SV%) steps up sans Luukkonen, with recent shutouts

Projected Lineups

Canadiens: Slafkovsky-Suzuki-Caufield; Dach-Evans-Gallagher; Armia-Newhook (if available)-Anderson; Pezzetta-Dvorak-Roy. Defense: Matheson-Guhle; Hutson-Xhekaj; Barron-Struble. Goalie: Dobes.

Sabres: Greenway (if available)-Thompson-Tuch; Benson-Cozen-Quinn; Kulich (if available)-McLeod-Peterka; Olofsson-Krebs-Lafferty. Defense: Dahlin-Power; Samuelsson-Clifton; Byram-Jokiharju. Goalie: Lyon.

Series History

Montreal holds the all-time edge: 147-138-31-5 in regular season (overall 155-147-31-5 including playoffs). In playoffs, they’ve met seven times (Montreal leads 4-3 series). Recently, Buffalo is 9-8-3 in the last 20, including wins in the last two (4-2 on Jan. 22, 5-3 on Jan. 15). At KeyBank Center, Sabres are 5-4-1 in the last 10 vs. Montreal

Betting Trends

Over/Under: Over has hit in 21 of Montreal’s last 30 when opponent allowed 2 or fewer last game; Under in 5 of Buffalo’s last 7 home underdog games. Canadiens 5-2 SU in last 7 vs. Buffalo; Sabres 3-2 ATS in last 5. Montreal 13-5 SU in last 18 as road favorites (-151 to -200); Buffalo 4-1 in last 5 home games

Game Odds

Montreal Canadiens       6.5

Buffalo Sabres                   – 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes (33-15-5) take on the Washington Capitals (26-22-7) in a Metropolitan Division showdown. The Hurricanes, leading the division, are riding a hot streak with elite scoring depth and goaltending, while the Capitals, fourth in the division, aim to leverage home ice amid a inconsistent run plagued by injuries. This marks their third meeting of the 2025-26 season, with each team winning one prior (Hurricanes 3-2 SO on Dec. 11; Capitals 4-1 on Nov. 11). Expect a physical, defensive battle, but Carolina’s momentum could tilt the scales.

Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

Puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT)

TV/Streaming: ESPN+, FDSNSO, MNMT

Recent Team Forms

The Hurricanes are surging with depth scoring; the Capitals have cooled off on their road trip.

Hurricanes (7-1-2 in last 10): Carolina averages 3.9 goals scored and 2.7 allowed, riding a four-game point streak. They’ve won five of six at home but are 4-3-1 in recent road games. Highlights include a 5-4 comeback vs. Utah (Jan. 29) with three goals in the final two minutes and a 4-1 over Ottawa (Jan. 24).

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	vs UTA	W 5-4
Jan 24	@ OTT	W 4-1
Jan 22	vs CHI	L 3-4 (SO)
Jan 19	vs BUF	W 2-1
Jan 17	vs NJD	W 6-3

Capitals (3-6-1 in last 10): Washington averages 2.8 goals scored and 3.9 allowed, dropping three straight before a 4-3 SO win over Detroit (Jan. 29). They’ve gone 1-3-1 on a six-game road trip, with losses like 5-1 to Seattle (Jan. 27) exposing defensive issues.

Last 5 Games:

Date	Opponent	Result
Jan 29	@ DET	W 4-3 (SO)
Jan 27	@ SEA	L 1-5
Jan 24	@ EDM	L 5-6 (OT)
Jan 23	@ CGY	W 3-1
Jan 21	@ VAN	L 3-4

Injury Report

Hurricanes:

Eric Robinson (LW, upper body): Out until at least Feb. 26

Pyotr Kochetkov (G, undisclosed/lower body): Out for season

Charles-Alexis Legault (D, hand): Out indefinitely

William Carrier (LW, undisclosed): Out

Capitals:

Pierre-Luc Dubois (LW, abdomen): Out indefinitely

Matt Roy (D, lower body): Day-to-day

Logan Thompson (G, upper body): Day-to-day

Charlie Lindgren (G, lower body): Day-to-day

Projected starters: Frederik Andersen (CAR, .912 SV%) vs. Logan Thompson (WSH, .912 SV%) if healthy; otherwise, a backup like Clay Stevenson.

Key Player Matchups

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes C) vs. Dylan Strome (Capitals C): Aho leads Carolina with 25 goals and 60 points; his playmaking tests Strome (18G, 40P), Washington’s top center in faceoffs (52%).

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes LW) vs. John Carlson (Capitals D): Svechnikov (20G, 35A, recent multi-goal game) brings power; Carlson (8G, 30A) must shut him down while anchoring the PP.

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals LW) vs. Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes D): Ovechkin (25G, chasing records) is Washington’s sniper; Gostisbehere (recent 2G game) handles top-pair duties.

Goaltending Duel: Frederik Andersen (Hurricanes) vs. Logan Thompson (Capitals): Andersen (2.45 GAA) is steady; Thompson (2.63 GAA) exploits Carolina’s occasional lapses but may be sidelined.

Projected Lineups

Hurricanes: Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis; Hall-Stankoven-Blake; Ehlers-Staal-Martinook; Carrier-Jankowski-Kotkaniemi. Defense: Gostisbehere-Slavin; Orlov-Chatfield; Nikishin-Burns. Goalie: Andersen.

Capitals: McMichael-Strome-Leonard; Protas-Sourdif-Wilson; Ovechkin-Dowd-Frank; Duhaime-Lapierre-Beauvillier. Defense: Fehervary-Carlson; Chychrun-van Riemsdyk; Sandin-McIlrath. Goalie: Thompson (or Lindgren).

Series History

Washington holds the all-time edge: 112-76-14-5 overall. In regular season, it’s 108-62-25 for Capitals. Recently, Carolina has flipped the script, going 4-1 in the last five meetings, including a 3-2 SO win on Dec. 11. At Capital One Arena, Hurricanes are 3-2 in the last five visits.

Betting Trends

Over/Under: Over has hit in 27 of Carolina’s 53 games; Under in 4 of Washington’s last 5 home games. Hurricanes 7-3 ATS in last 10; Capitals 2-8 SU in last 10. Carolina 23-8 as favorites under -170; Washington 3-7 ATS vs. Metro teams

Game Odds

Carolina Hurricanes                        – 166

Washington Capitals                      6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 30, 2026