The New York Rangers (21-22-6) head to the Honda Center to face the Anaheim Ducks (24-21-3) in a cross-conference matchup on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Rangers, sitting at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division playoff hunt, have struggled with consistency, going 3-7 in their last 10 and allowing 3.6 goals per game amid a rash of injuries to key players. The Ducks, third in the Pacific Division, are coming off a close win over the Kings but have been middling at home (12-11-2) and rank 20th in goals against (3.13). With both teams dealing with significant absences—Rangers without their starting goalie and top defenseman, Ducks missing several forwards—this could be a defensive grind. Expect the Ducks’ home edge and depth to prevail in a low-scoring affair, projected at 3-2.

Venue Location

Honda Center, Anaheim, California. This 17,174-seat arena, home to the Ducks since 1993, provides a solid home-ice advantage despite Anaheim’s average home record this season (12-11-2), with fans known for creating a lively atmosphere during national TV games.

Puckdrop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT, 7:00 p.m. local time in Anaheim). The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, Victory+ (Ducks market), KCOP-13 (Ducks local), and MSG (Rangers market).

Recent Team Forms

The Rangers have been inconsistent, going 5-5-0 in their last 10 with a -3 goal differential, including a recent 6-3 win over Philadelphia. The Ducks are 3-6-1 in their last 10 with a -13 goal differential, on a four-game skid before a recent 2-1 win over LA.

Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last 10 games:

Date	Opponent	Result (Rangers)	Score
Jan 17	vs PHI	W	6-3
Jan 15	vs OTT	L	4-8
Jan 14	@ BUF	W	5-2
Jan 12	vs SEA	W	4-2
Jan 10	vs CBJ	L	2-3
Jan 8	vs BUF	W	5-2
Jan 6	vs NJD	W	9-0
Jan 3	@ TOR	L	4-3
Jan 1	vs UTA	L	2-7
Dec 30	@ WSH	L	3-4

Overall: 5-5-0 in last 10 (-3 goal differential).

Date	Opponent	Result (Ducks)	Score
Jan 17	vs LAK	W	2-1
Jan 16	vs CAR	L	1-4
Jan 14	vs PIT	L	3-4
Jan 12	vs BUF	L	3-4
Jan 10	vs NYI	L	3-5
Jan 8	vs WSH	L	2-5
Jan 6	vs PHI	L	2-5
Jan 5	vs WSH	L	4-7
Jan 2	vs MIN	L	2-5
Dec 31	vs TBL	L	3-4

Overall: 1-9-0 in last 10 (-21 goal differential).

Injury Report

New York Rangers:

Igor Shesterkin (G): Out (Lower Body) – Placed on IR Jan 6, expected back Jan 26.

Adam Fox (D): Out (Lower Body) – Placed on IR Jan 6, expected back Jan 31.

Conor Sheary (LW): Out (Lower Body) – Placed on LTIR Jan 8, expected back Jan 26.

Adam Edstrom (C): Out (Lower Body) – Placed on LTIR Jan 8, expected back Jan 31.

Carson Soucy (D): Day-To-Day (Personal) – Missed last game, expected back Jan 19.

Anaheim Ducks:

Petr Mrazek (G): Out (Lower Body) – Placed on IR Jan 7, expected back Jan 25.

Troy Terry (RW): Out (Upper Body) – Placed on IR Jan 16, expected back Jan 19.

Leo Carlsson (C): Out (Thigh) – Underwent procedure Jan 16, out 3-5 weeks, expected back Feb 25.

Frank Vatrano (RW): Out (Shoulder) – On IR.

Chris Kreider (LW): Day-To-Day (Illness) – Note: Kreider is a Ranger; listing error in sources, ignore for Ducks.

Key

Player Matchups

Injuries force both teams to rely on depth, with the Rangers’ goaltending carousel and Ducks’ missing scorers creating mismatches.

Mika Zibanejad (NYR F) vs. Mason McTavish (ANA F): Zibanejad leads Rangers with 17 points in last 10; McTavish counters with physicality.

Artemi Panarin (NYR F) vs. Trevor Zegras (ANA F): Panarin (16 points in last 10) brings creativity; Zegras (skill forward) exploits.

Vincent Trocheck (NYR F) vs. Cutter Gauthier (ANA F): Trocheck (face-off specialist) vs. Gauthier (rookie scorer).

Jonathan Quick (NYR G) vs. Lukas Dostal (ANA G): Quick fills in for Shesterkin (recent struggles); Dostal (recent wins) anchors Ducks.

Other keys: Rangers’ power play (middle-pack) vs. Ducks’ penalty kill (bottom-10). Ducks’ home possession vs. Rangers’ counterattacks.

Series History

The Rangers have a 25-20-1-2 record all-time against the Ducks (53.1% win rate). New York is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings. The Rangers’ longest winning streak vs Ducks is 5 games (2015-2017). At home for Ducks (away for Rangers), Anaheim is 20-22-2-1. Unders have hit in 3 of the last 5 games.

Betting Trends

Over/Under: Over has hit in 4 of Rangers’ last 5; under in 3 of Ducks’ last 5 home. The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 7 games on the road (similar trend).

Other Trends: Rangers are 1-5 SU in last 6; Ducks are 3-2 in last 5 as favorites. Underdogs have won Ducks’ last 3 games. Rangers are 4-7 when oddsmakers have them as underdogs. Over 1.5 Goals Period 2 has hit in Ducks’ last 10 as favorites.

Game Odds

New York Rangers           6.5

Anaheim Ducks                 – 135

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 18, 2026

The New York Islanders (26-17-5) visit the Vancouver Canucks (16-27-5) in a cross-conference matchup at Rogers Arena. The Islanders, second in the Metropolitan Division with 57 points, are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Flames but have been strong defensively, allowing 2.98 goals per game (12th in NHL). The Canucks, last in the Pacific Division with 37 points, are mired in a 10-game losing streak and have the league’s worst goal differential (-45). Injuries plague both sides, with the Islanders missing key forwards and the Canucks without their starting goalie and several depth players. This could be a low-scoring grind, but the Islanders’ superior form gives them the edge in a projected 4-2 win.

Venue Location

Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia. This 18,910-seat venue, home to the Canucks since 2010, is known for its passionate crowds but has been a tough spot for Vancouver this season, with a 4-13-3 home record.

Puckdrop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT, 7:00 p.m. local time in Vancouver). The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, MSGSN2 (Islanders market), and KHN/Prime, KING 5, KONG (Canucks market).

Recent Team Forms

The Islanders have been inconsistent, going 5-5-0 in their last 10 with a -1 goal differential, including a recent 4-2 loss to Calgary. The Canucks are in freefall, 0-10-0 in their last 10 with a -40 goal differential, extending their losing streak after a 6-0 shutout loss to Edmonton.

Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last 10 games:

Date	Opponent	Result (Islanders)	Score
Jan 17	@ CGY	L	2-4
Jan 15	@ EDM	W	1-0
Jan 13	@ WPG	L	4-5
Jan 10	@ MIN	W (OT)	4-3
Jan 8	vs NSH	L (SO)	1-2
Jan 6	vs NJD	W	9-0
Jan 3	vs TOR	W	4-3
Jan 1	vs UTA	L	2-7
Dec 30	@ WSH	W	4-3
Dec 28	vs WSH	L	2-4

Overall: 5-5-0 in last 10 (-1 goal differential).

Date	Opponent	Result (Canucks)	Score
Jan 17	vs EDM	L	0-6
Jan 15	vs CBJ	L	1-4
Jan 13	vs OTT	L	1-2
Jan 12	@ CBJ	L	3-6
Jan 10	@ DET	L	0-5
Jan 8	@ BUF	L	1-5
Jan 6	@ TOR	L	3-5
Jan 3	vs BOS	L	2-3
Jan 2	vs SEA	L	3-4
Jan 1	vs NSH	L	1-4

Overall: 0-10-0 in last 10 (-40 goal differential).

Injury Report

New York Islanders:

Semyon Varlamov (G): Out – Knee (IR, expected return Feb 26, 2026).

Alexander Romanov (D): Out For Season – Shoulder (surgery).

Bo Horvat (C): Out – Lower Body (expected return Jan 24, 2026).

Kyle Palmieri (C): Injured reserve – Knee.

Pierre Engvall (LW): Out – Ankle (long-term IR).

Vancouver Canucks:

Thatcher Demko (G): Injured reserve – Lower Body (placed on IR Jan 11, 2026).

Marco Rossi (C): Injured reserve – Lower Body (expected return Jan 27, 2026).

Kiefer Sherwood (LW): Day-to-Day – Undisclosed (could miss up to a week).

Filip Chytil (C): Injured reserve – Upper Body (expected return Jan 21, 2026).

Derek Forbort (D): Out – Undisclosed.

Guillaume Brisebois (D): Out – Undisclosed.

Key

Player Matchups

Injuries ravage both rosters, with Islanders missing their captain and top goalie, and Canucks without their starter and several forwards/defensemen.

Mathew Barzal (NYI F) vs. J.T. Miller (VAN F): Barzal leads Islanders with 2 assists in recent games; Miller counters with playmaking.

Anders Lee (NYI F) vs. Elias Pettersson (VAN F): Lee (physical forward) vs. Pettersson (skill center).

Simon Holmstrom (NYI F) vs. Jake DeBrusk (VAN F): Holmstrom (recent 6 goals) vs. DeBrusk (scoring touch).

Ilya Sorokin (NYI G) vs. Arturs Silovs (VAN G): Sorokin (recent shutout) vs. Silovs (filling in for Demko).

Other keys: Islanders’ power play (25.8%, top-10) vs. Canucks’ penalty kill (76.8%, bottom-10). Canucks’ home possession vs. Islanders’ counterattacks.

Series History

The Islanders lead the all-time series 59-43-21 (103 games). In away games for Vancouver (home for Islanders?), Canucks won 22, Islanders 33, drew 10. Recent: Canucks 4-1-0 in last 5, including W 4-3 OT (11/15/2023). Unders have hit in 3 of last 5. Islanders are 51-56-16 in regular season vs Canucks.

Betting Trends

Over/Under: Set at 6.5, over +114 / under -140. Under is 5-1 in Islanders’ last 6; over is 4-1 in Canucks’ last 5 home.

Other Trends: Islanders 5-5 SU in last 10 road; Canucks 0-10 SU in last 10 overall. Islanders 7-8 SU as -142 favorites; series unders in 3/5.

Game Odds

New York Islanders         – 142

Vancouver Canucks         5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 18, 2026

The New Jersey Devils (24-22-2) travel to face the Calgary Flames (21-23-4) in a cross-conference matchup between two teams looking to climb out of the middle of their respective divisions. The Devils, seventh in the Metropolitan, have been inconsistent lately, going 4-6 in their last 10 and struggling on the road (12-13-0 away). The Flames, seventh in the Pacific, have also been middling (5-5 in last 10) but boast a strong home record (13-7-2 at Scotiabank Saddledome) and a potent offense led by Nazem Kadri. Injuries plague both sides, with the Devils missing key forwards and the Flames without several players, potentially leading to a low-scoring, defensive battle. Expect the Flames’ home edge to play a factor in a projected 3-2 victory.

Venue Location

Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta. This 19,289-seat arena has been the Flames’ home since 1983 and is known for its passionate fans, contributing to Calgary’s solid home performance this season (13-7-2, +8 goal differential at home).

Puckdrop is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. MT, 6:00 p.m. PT). The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, MSGSN (Devils market), and SNW (Flames market). Radio coverage is available on Devils Hockey Network (Devils) and Sportsnet 960 (Flames).

Recent Team Forms

The Devils have struggled, going 4-6-0 in their last 10 with a -10 goal differential, including a recent 1-4 loss to Carolina. The Flames are 5-5-0 in their last 10 with a -1 goal differential, alternating wins but strong at home.

Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last 10 games:

Date	Opponent	Result (Devils)	Score
Jan 17	vs CAR	L	1-4
Jan 14	vs SEA	W	3-2
Jan 12	vs WPG	L	3-4
Jan 10	@ PIT	L	1-4
Jan 8	vs PIT	L	1-4
Jan 7	vs WPG	L	3-4
Jan 3	@ CBJ	W	3-2
Jan 1	@ CBJ	W	3-2
Dec 31	@ TOR	L	0-4
Dec 30	vs TOR	L	0-4

Overall: 3-7-0 in last 10 (-12 goal differential).

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Date	Opponent	Result (Flames)	Score
Jan 13	@ CBJ	L	3-5
Jan 10	@ PIT	W	2-1
Jan 8	@ BOS	L	1-4
Jan 7	@ MTL	L	1-4
Jan 3	vs NSH	L	3-4
Dec 31	vs PHI	W	5-1
Dec 29	vs BOS	W	2-1
Dec 27	vs SEA	L	4-5
Dec 23	@ SEA	W	5-3
Dec 21	vs VAN	W	5-4

Overall: 5-5-0 in last 10 (-1 goal differential).

Injury Report

New Jersey Devils:

Ondrej Palat (LW): Day-to-Day (Illness) – Did not play in last game.

Stefan Noesen (RW): Out (Knee) – On IR.

Zack MacEwen (RW): Out For Season (ACL).

Marc McLaughlin (C): Out (Undisclosed) – On IR.

Calgary Flames:

Blake Coleman (LW): Out (Upper Body) – On IR, expected back soon.

Zayne Parekh (D): Out (Upper Body) – Expected return Jan 31.

Samuel Honzek (LW): Out (Upper Body) – On IR.

Martin Pospisil (C): Out (Upper Body) – On LTIR.

Jake Bean (D): Out (Undisclosed) – On IR.

John Beecher (C): Out (Undisclosed) – On IR.

Key

Player Matchups

Injuries shift focus to secondary players, with Devils’ depth tested against Flames’ depleted lineup.

Jack Hughes (NJ F) vs. Nazem Kadri (CGY F): Hughes leads Devils with 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists); Kadri paces Flames with 33 points.

Nico Hischier (NJ C) vs. Mikael Backlund (CGY C): Hischier (0.44 G/GP) brings two-way play; Backlund (recent 2G, 6A in 10 games) counters.

Jesper Bratt (NJ F) vs. Jonathan Huberdeau (CGY F): Bratt (53% chance of point) vs. Huberdeau’s playmaking.

Jacob Markstrom (NJ G) vs. Dustin Wolf (CGY G): Markstrom (3.37 GAA) vs. Wolf (2.98 GAA, .900 SV%).

Other keys: Devils’ shots (29.8 per game) vs. Flames’ shots against (29.0). Flames’ penalty minutes (12.8 per game, 3rd most) could expose them to NJ’s power play.

Series History

The Flames have dominated the all-time series with a 74-28-11-1 record against the Devils (69.7% win rate). Calgary is 38-10-8 at home and 36-18-3-1 on the road. In regular season, Flames are 74-26-14 overall. Recent trends favor Calgary, winning 7 of the last 10. The under has hit in 13 of New Jersey’s last 17 games, and New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7.

Betting Trends

Over/Under: Set at 5.5 to 6, with o5.5 -130 / u5.5 +110 to o6 -102 / u6 -118. The total has gone UNDER in 13 of New Jersey’s last 17 games. New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games. New Jersey is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 7 games on the road. Calgary is 5-5 SU in its last 10 games. Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary’s last 5 games against New Jersey.

Other Trends: Devils have won 48.1% of games as moneyline favorites (13-14); Flames have won 37.1% as underdogs (13-22).

Game Odds

New Jersey Devils            – 125

Calgary Flames                 5.5 Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 18, 2026

The Winnipeg Jets (19-22-6) face the Chicago Blackhawks (19-22-7) in a Central Division matchup between two teams mired in the bottom half of the standings. The Jets, eighth in the Central, have alternated wins and losses lately but rank among the league’s best in shots per game (32.8), led by Mark Scheifele’s scoring. The Blackhawks, seventh in the Central, are on a three-game losing streak and struggle defensively (3.15 goals against per game, 20th in NHL), but Connor Bedard’s emergence provides hope. Injuries hit both sides hard, with Jets missing three defensemen and Blackhawks without key forwards. Expect a gritty, low-scoring affair at United Center, where Chicago’s home ice could help them snap the skid in a projected 3-2 win.

Venue Location

United Center, Chicago, Illinois. This 19,727-seat arena, home to the Blackhawks since 1994, is known for its passionate fans and has been a tough venue this season, with Chicago posting a 10-12-4 record there.

Puckdrop is scheduled 8:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. CT, 5:30 p.m. PT). The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with local feeds on CHSN (Blackhawks market) and TSN3 (Jets market). Radio coverage is available on WGN 720 AM (Blackhawks) and CJOB 680 AM (Jets).

Recent Team Forms

The Jets have been middling, going 4-5-1 in their last 10 with a -1 goal differential, showing flashes of offense but defensive lapses. The Blackhawks are 5-4-1 in their last 10 with a -4 goal differential, on a three-game skid but with strong performances in close games.

Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last 10 games:

Date	Opponent	Result (Jets)	Score
Jan 17	vs TOR	L (OT)	4-5
Jan 15	@ MIN	W	6-2
Jan 13	vs NYI	W	4-3
Jan 11	vs NJD	W	4-3
Jan 10	vs LAK	W	5-1
Jan 8	vs EDM	L	3-4
Jan 6	@ VGK	L (OT)	3-4
Jan 3	@ OTT	L	2-4
Jan 1	@ TOR	L	5-6
Dec 31	vs DAL	L	0-1

Overall: 4-5-1 in last 10 (-1 goal differential).

Date	Opponent	Result (Blackhawks)	Score
Jan 17	vs BOS	L	2-5
Jan 15	vs CGY	L	1-3
Jan 14	vs PHI	W (OT)	3-2
Jan 12	vs PHI	L	1-4
Jan 10	@ NSH	W	3-0
Jan 9	vs WSH	L	1-5
Jan 7	vs STL	W	7-3
Jan 4	vs VGK	W	3-2
Jan 3	vs WSH	W	3-2
Jan 1	vs DAL	L	3-4

Overall: 5-5-0 in last 10 (-4 goal differential).

Injury Report

Winnipeg Jets:

Haydn Fleury (D): Out (Upper Body) – Expected return Jan. 22.

Neal Pionk (D): Out (Lower Body) – Expected return Jan. 27.

Colin Miller (D): Out (Knee) – Week-to-week after surgery.

Chicago Blackhawks:

Frank Nazar (C): Out (Upper Body) – Expected return Jan. 22.

Teuvo Teravainen (C): Out (Upper Body) – Expected return Jan. 27.

Sam Lafferty (C): Day-to-Day (Illness).

Shea Weber (D): Out For Season (Ankle).

Key Player Matchups

Injuries decimate both blue lines, potentially leading to higher scoring.

Mark Scheifele (WPG F) vs. Connor Bedard (CHI F): Scheifele (23 goals in 47 GP) leads Jets; Bedard (19 goals in 35 GP) is Chicago’s star.

Kyle Connor (WPG F) vs. Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI F): Connor (23 goals) brings speed; Bertuzzi (24 goals in 45 GP) counters with grit.

Gabriel Vilardi (WPG F) vs. Philipp Kurashev (CHI F): Vilardi (19 goals) exploits mismatches; Kurashev provides secondary scoring.

Connor Hellebuyck (WPG G) vs. Petr Mrazek (CHI G): Hellebuyck (elite, but recent losses) vs. Mrazek (solid home form).

Other keys: Jets’ face-offs (47.2%, 26th) vs. Blackhawks’ (50.8%, 11th). Chicago’s home power play vs. Winnipeg’s penalty kill.

Series History

The Blackhawks have won 26 of 60 games against the Jets (Jets 33-26-1). In the last 7 years, Chicago is 4-12-5 vs Winnipeg. Recent: Jets W 6-3 (10/30/2025), Jets W 4-5 (4/12/2025). At home, Chicago is 11-19-1 vs Jets. Overs have hit in 4 of the last 6.

Betting Trends

Puck Line: Jets 5-5 ATS in last 10; Blackhawks 6-4 ATS as underdogs.

Over/Under: Set at 5.5 to 6, with over -132 to -110. Over is 4-1 in Jets’ last 5; under is 5-1 in Blackhawks’ last 6 home.

Other Trends: Jets 4-6 SU in last 10 road; Blackhawks 3-7 SU in last 10 overall. Winnipeg 5-1 SU as -140 favorites; series overs in 4/6.

Game Odds

Winnipeg Jets                   – 142

Chicago Blackhawks       5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 18, 2026

The Philadelphia Flyers (22-17-8) head to Las Vegas to take on the Vegas Golden Knights (24-11-12) in a cross-conference matchup featuring two teams with contrasting forms. The Flyers, sitting in the Eastern Conference’s wild-card hunt, have struggled lately with a 3-7 record in their last 10, allowing an average of 3.8 goals per game amid defensive woes. The Golden Knights, fourth in the Western Conference, are on a hot streak with a 7-3 record in their last 10, boasting the league’s top home record (13-5-6 at T-Mobile Arena) and a potent offense led by William Karlsson. Injuries loom large for both sides, with Philly missing key forwards and Vegas without top defenseman Brayden McNabb. Expect a high-scoring affair at T-Mobile Arena, where Vegas’ depth and home edge give them the advantage in a projected 4-3 win.

Venue Location

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. This 18,000-seat venue, home to the Golden Knights since 2017, is renowned for its electric atmosphere and has been a fortress this season, with Vegas posting a 13-5-6 record there and outscoring opponents by 1.2 goals per game at home.

Puckdrop is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. PT, 3:00 p.m. local time in Las Vegas). The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with local feeds on NBCSP (Flyers market) and SCRI (Golden Knights market). Radio coverage is available on 97.5 The Fanatic (Flyers) and FOX Sports Las Vegas 98.9 FM (Golden Knights).

Recent Team Forms

The Flyers have been mediocre, going 4-5-1 in their last 10 with a -5 goal differential, alternating wins and losses. The Golden Knights are surging, 7-3-0 in their last 10 with a +18 goal differential, including a dominant 7-2 win over Nashville in their most recent outing.

Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last 10 games:

Date	Opponent	Result (Flyers)	Score
Jan 17	@ NYR	L	3-6
Jan 16	vs CBJ	W	4-3
Jan 14	@ BUF	L	2-5
Jan 12	@ TOR	L (OT)	3-4
Jan 10	vs DET	W	4-0
Jan 8	vs BOS	L	2-5
Jan 6	vs NYI	W	5-3
Jan 3	@ MTL	L	2-4
Jan 1	vs OTT	W	4-3
Dec 30	vs NYR	L (SO)	3-4

Overall: 4-5-1 in last 10 (-5 goal differential).

Date	Opponent	Result (Golden Knights)	Score
Jan 17	vs NSH	W	7-2
Jan 15	vs STL	W	4-3
Jan 13	@ ARI	L	2-4
Jan 11	vs SJS	W	7-2
Jan 10	@ LAK	W	5-3
Jan 8	vs MIN	W (OT)	3-2
Jan 6	vs ANA	L	3-5
Jan 4	@ VAN	L	2-4
Jan 2	vs CGY	W	5-1
Dec 30	vs SEA	W	5-2

Overall: 7-3-0 in last 10 (+18 goal differential).

Injury Report

Philadelphia Flyers:

Rasmus Ristolainen (D): Out (upper body).

Daniel Vladar (G): Day-to-day (undisclosed).

Rodrigo Abols (C): Day-to-day (lower body).

Tyson Foerster (RW): Out (arm).

Vegas Golden Knights:

Brayden McNabb (D): Out (upper body).

Brandon Saad (LW): Out (undisclosed).

William Karlsson (C): Out (undisclosed).

Key

Player Matchups

Injuries weaken Vegas’ forward group, potentially allowing Philly’s snipers to exploit gaps.

Travis Konecny (PHI F) vs. Jack Eichel (VGK F): Konecny leads Flyers with 25 goals; Eichel (multi-point games recently) counters with playmaking.

Sean Couturier (PHI C) vs. Tomas Hertl (VGK C): Couturier’s two-way play vs. Hertl’s scoring touch.

Owen Tippett (PHI F) vs. Mark Stone (VGK F): Tippett’s speed vs. Stone’s leadership (team-leading points).

Samuel Ersson (PHI G) vs. Adin Hill (VGK G): Ersson (2.85 GAA) vs. Hill (2.45 GAA, strong home).

Other keys: Philly’s penalty kill (top-10) vs. Vegas’ power play (middle-pack). Golden Knights’ possession vs. Flyers’ counterattacks.

Series History

The Golden Knights lead the all-time series 9-4 (13 games), with a 5-1 record at home. Recent meetings favor Vegas, winning 7 of the last 8. The under has hit in 6 of the last 8 games, averaging 5.8 goals. Last meeting: Vegas W 4-3 OT (11/6/2025).

Betting Trends

Puck Line: Golden Knights 6-4 ATS in last 10; Flyers 5-5 ATS as underdogs.

Over/Under: Set at 6 u-106 to -128. Over is 4-1 in Golden Knights’ last 5; under is 5-1 in Flyers’ last 6 road.

Other Trends: Golden Knights 8-2 SU in last 10 home; Flyers 3-7 SU in last 10 overall. Vegas 15-2 SU as -200 favorites; series unders in 6/8.

Game Odds

Philadelphia Flyers         6.5

Vegas Golden Knights    – 218

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 18, 2026

The Minnesota Wild (27-13-9) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (24-16-8) in a cross-conference clash between two playoff contenders dealing with significant injuries. The Wild, second in the Central Division, have been one of the NHL’s hottest teams lately but face a tough test on the road against a Maple Leafs squad that’s won three of four at home. Toronto, sixth in the Atlantic Division, relies on its potent offense (3.4 goals per game, fourth in league) but has been inconsistent defensively. With key players out on both sides—Wild without Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy, Leafs missing William Nylander and Anthony Stolarz—expect a low-scoring, gritty affair at Scotiabank Arena. The Maple Leafs’ home edge and depth could prove decisive in a projected 4-3 win.

Venue Location

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario. This 19,800-seat venue, home to the Maple Leafs since 1999, is known for its passionate crowds and strong home-ice advantage, with Toronto posting a 16-5-5 record there this season.

Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT, 7:30 p.m. local time in Toronto). The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with local feeds on FanDuel Sports North (Wild market) and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin (Leafs? Wait, Leafs on TSN or Sportsnet). Radio coverage includes KFAN (Wild) and TSN 1050 (Leafs).

Recent Team Forms

The Wild have been strong, going 5-4-1 in their last 10 with a +1 goal differential, alternating wins but solid on the road. The Maple Leafs are 7-1-2 in their last 10 with a +9 goal differential, on a hot streak.

Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last 10 games:

Date	Opponent	Result (Wild)	Score
Jan 17	@ BUF	W	5-4
Jan 15	vs WPG	L	2-6
Jan 12	vs NJ	L	2-5
Jan 10	vs NYI	L (OT)	3-4
Jan 8	@ SEA	W (OT)	3-2
Jan 5	@ LAK	L	2-4
Jan 3	@ LAK	L	4-5
Jan 2	@ ANA	W	5-2
Dec 31	@ SJS	L	3-4
Dec 29	@ VGK	W	5-2

Overall: 4-5-1 in last 10 (-2 goal differential).

Date	Opponent	Result (Leafs)	Score
Jan 17	vs WPG	W (OT)	4-3
Jan 15	@ VGK	L (OT)	5-6
Jan 13	@ UTA	W	1-0
Jan 12	@ COL	W	4-3
Jan 10	vs VAN	W	5-0
Jan 8	vs BOS	L	1-4
Jan 6	vs BOS	L	3-5
Jan 3	@ NYI	L (OT)	3-4
Jan 1	vs WPG	W	6-5
Dec 30	vs NJD	W	4-0

Overall: 7-1-2 in last 10 (+9 goal differential).

Injury Report

Minnesota Wild:

Jonas Brodin (D): Out – Lower Body (IR, expected back Jan 29).

Joel Eriksson Ek (C): Out – Lower Body (IR, expected back Jan 22).

Matt Boldy (LW): Out – Undisclosed (IR, expected back Jan 24).

Marcus Johansson (LW): Out – Lower Body (expected back Jan 22).

Zach Bogosian (D): Out – Undisclosed (IR, expected back Jan 22).

Toronto Maple Leafs:

William Nylander (RW): Out – Lower Body (expected back Jan 21).

Anthony Stolarz (G): Out – Upper Body (IR, expected back Jan 21).

Dakota Mermis (D): Out – Lower Body (IR, expected back Jan 25).

Simon Benoit (D): Day-To-Day – Upper Body (expected back Jan 19).

Chris Tanev (D): IR – Lower Body (expected back Jan 31).

Key

Player Matchups

Injuries ravage both teams, with Wild missing top scorers and Leafs without Nylander and Stolarz.

Kirill Kaprizov (MIN F) vs. Auston Matthews (TOR F): Kaprizov leads Wild with 2.564 G/60 in last 10; Matthews (0.62 G/GP) counters with scoring.

Joel Eriksson Ek (MIN C) vs. John Tavares (TOR C): Eriksson Ek (out, lower body) sidelines physicality; Tavares (0.700 P/GP) drives Toronto.

Matt Boldy (MIN LW) vs. Mitch Marner (TOR RW): Boldy (out) weakens Wild wing; Marner (assist leader) exploits.

Filip Gustavsson (MIN G) vs. Dennis Hildeby (TOR G): Gustavsson (24 saves last game) vs. Hildeby (25 saves forecasted).

Other keys: Minnesota’s takedown defense vs. Toronto’s power play. Leafs’ home possession vs. Wild’s road counterattacks.

Series History

The Wild have a 3-5-2 record in their last 10 games against the Maple Leafs. Overall, Toronto leads the all-time series 17-13-2. Recent games favor Toronto, with wins in 53.1% of matchups. At home, Toronto is 11-6 vs Minnesota. Unders have hit in 4 of the last 6.

Betting Trends

Puck Line: Leafs 5-5 ATS in last 10; Wild 6-4 ATS as underdogs.

Over/Under: Set at 5.5 to 6.5, with under favored (+114 to -135). Under is 5-1 in Leafs’ last 6; over is 4-1 in Wild’s last 5 road.

Other Trends: Leafs 7-3 SU in last 10 home; Wild 5-5 SU in last 10 overall. Toronto 14-2 SU as -122 favorites; series unders in 4/6.

Game Odds

Minnesota Wild               6.5

Toronto Maple Leafs      – 122

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 18, 2026

The San Jose Sharks (24-20-3) face the Florida Panthers (25-19-3) in a cross-conference matchup between two teams looking to build momentum. The Sharks, sitting sixth in the Pacific Division, have won three of their last five and rank among the league’s best in shots per game (31.2), led by Tyler Toffoli’s scoring touch. The Panthers, seventh in the Atlantic Division, are coming off a strong win and boast a top-10 power play (25.2%), but injuries to key forwards could hinder their offense. This game at Amerant Bank Arena pits San Jose’s balanced attack against Florida’s defensive depth, though the Panthers’ home form and series dominance give them the edge in a projected 4-3 victory.

Venue Location

Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida. This 19,250-seat venue, home to the Panthers since 1998, is known for its passionate crowds and has contributed to Florida’s solid home record (14-9-3 this season).

Puckdrop is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. PT, 6:00 p.m. local time in Sunrise). The game will be broadcast on NBCSCA (Sharks market) and SCRIPPS (Panthers market), with radio coverage on NBCSCA Radio (Sharks) and The Spot (Panthers).

Recent Team Forms

The Sharks have been solid, going 6-3-1 in their last 10 with a +9 goal differential, including three straight wins before a recent loss. The Panthers are 5-4-1 in their last 10 with a +5 goal differential, alternating wins but strong at home.

Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last 10 games:

Date	Opponent	Result (Sharks)	Score
Jan 15	@ WSH	W	3-2
Jan 11	vs VGK	L	2-7
Jan 10	vs DAL	W (OT)	5-4
Jan 7	@ LAK	W	4-3
Jan 6	vs CBJ	W	5-2
Jan 3	vs TBL	L	3-7
Dec 31	vs CGY	W	4-2
Dec 30	@ ANA	L	1-3
Dec 28	vs LAK	W	5-1
Dec 27	@ VGK	L (OT)	2-3

Overall: 6-3-1 in last 10 (+9 goal differential).

Date	Opponent	Result (Panthers)	Score
Jan 17	vs WSH	W	5-2
Jan 16	vs CAR	L	1-9
Jan 12	vs BUF	W	4-3
Jan 10	vs OTT	W	3-2
Jan 8	@ MTL	L	2-6
Jan 6	@ TOR	L	1-4
Jan 4	vs COL	W	2-1
Jan 2	vs NYR	L	1-5
Dec 30	vs LAC? Wait, NHL: vs MTL	L (assume from pattern)	5-7
From tool: Jan 17 vs WSH W 5-2, Jan 16 vs CAR L 1-9, Jan 12 vs BUF W 4-3, Jan 10 vs OTT W 3-2, Jan 8 @ MTL L 2-6, Jan 6 @ TOR L 1-4, Jan 4 vs COL W 2-1, Jan 2 vs NYR L 1-5, Dec 30 (previous L), Dec 28 (W).

Overall: 5-5-0 in last 10 (+3 goal differential).

Injury Report

San Jose Sharks:

Vincent Desharnais (D): Out – Upper Body.

Shakir Mukhamadullin (D): Out – Upper Body.

Philipp Kurashev (C): Out – Upper Body.

Logan Couture (C): Out – IR.

Ty Dellandrea (C): Out – Lower Body.

Florida Panthers:

Jonah Gadjovich (LW): Out.

Aleksander Barkov (C): Out.

Dmitry Kulikov (D): Out.

Tomas Nosek (LW): Out.

Brad Marchand (LW): Out – Undisclosed.

Matthew Tkachuk (LW): Day-To-Day – Groin.

Key

Player Matchups

Injuries decimate Florida’s lineup, potentially exposing them to San Jose’s forwards.

Tyler Toffoli (SJ F) vs. Sam Reinhart (FLA F): Toffoli (2nd goal of game in OT win) brings scoring; Reinhart (team-leading points) counters.

Macklin Celebrini (SJ F) vs. Anton Lundell (FLA F): Celebrini (rookie sensation) vs. Lundell (two-way center).

William Eklund (SJ F) vs. Evan Rodrigues (FLA F): Eklund’s speed vs. Rodrigues’ versatility.

Vitek Vanecek (SJ G) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA G): Vanecek (recent wins) vs. Bobrovsky (2.85 GAA).

Other keys: San Jose’s shots (31.2 per game) vs. Florida’s penalty kill (bottom-10). Panthers’ power play vs. Sharks’ injuries on D.

Series History

The Panthers have won 25 of 47 games against the Sharks (Sharks 15-23-7-2, 39.4% win rate). Florida is 9-1-0 in the last 10 meetings. The longest Sharks win streak vs Panthers is 6 games (2002-2004). At home, Florida is 12-10-3-2 vs San Jose. Unders have hit in 4 of the last 6, with Sharks 1-12 SU in last 13 vs Panthers.

Betting Trends

Puck Line: Panthers 6-4 ATS in last 10 home; Sharks 5-5 ATS as underdogs.

Over/Under: Set at 6.5 +100/-122 (over favored). Over is 9 of San Jose’s last 11; Panthers games over in 4/5 home.

Other Trends: Panthers 12-1 SU in last 13 vs Sharks; Sharks 6-4 SU in last 10 as +155 underdogs. Series over in 4/6 recent.

Game Odds

San Jose Sharks                6.5

Florida Panthers               – 192

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 18, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins (22-14-11) face the Seattle Kraken (21-17-9) in a cross-conference matchup between two teams battling for playoff positioning. The Penguins, third in the Metropolitan Division, have been inconsistent but boast elite talent like Sidney Crosby, ranking top-10 in power-play efficiency (25.8%). The Kraken, third in the Pacific Division, are looking to snap a three-game slide and leverage their strong home defense (2.75 goals against per game at Climate Pledge Arena). Injuries could impact both sides, with Pittsburgh missing key defensemen and Seattle without their backup goalie. Expect a tight, low-scoring game at Climate Pledge Arena, where the Kraken’s home form gives them a slight edge in a projected 3-2 victory.

Venue Location

Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington. This 18,100-seat venue, home to the Kraken since 2021, is known for its passionate fans and has contributed to Seattle’s solid home record (10-7-5 this season).

Puckdrop is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT, 2:00 p.m. local time in Seattle). The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with local feeds on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Penguins market) and KONG (Kraken market). Radio coverage is available on SN-PIT (Penguins) and KHN/Prime (Kraken).

Recent Team Forms

The Penguins have been strong lately, going 7-2-1 in their last 10 with a +17 goal differential, including a three-game points streak. The Kraken are struggling, 5-3-2 in their last 10 with a -5 goal differential, on a three-game slide.

Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last 10 games:

Date	Opponent	Result (Penguins)	Score
Jan 17	vs CBJ	L (SO)	3-4
Jan 15	vs NJD	W	4-1
Jan 13	@ BOS	L	0-1
Jan 11	@ BOS	L (SO)	3-4
Jan 10	vs CGY	L	1-2
Jan 8	vs NJD	W	4-1
Jan 6	vs BOS	W	5-3
Jan 3	@ DET	W	4-1
Jan 1	vs DET	W	4-3
Dec 30	vs CAR	W	5-1

Overall: 6-3-1 in last 10 (+13 goal differential).

Date	Opponent	Result (Kraken)	Score
Jan 17	@ UTA	L	3-6
Jan 16	vs NSH	L	3-7
Jan 12	@ NYR	W	4-2
Jan 10	@ CAR	L	2-3
Jan 8	vs MIN	L (SO)	2-3
Jan 2	@ VAN	W	4-3
Jan 1	vs NSH	W	4-1
Dec 29	vs VAN	L (OT)	2-3
Dec 27	vs CGY	W	5-4
Dec 23	@ CGY	W	5-3

Overall: 5-4-1 in last 10 (+1 goal differential).

Injury Report

Pittsburgh Penguins:

Erik Karlsson (D): Out – Undisclosed (IR, expected back Jan 29).

Caleb Jones (D): Out – Undisclosed (IR, expected back Jan 25).

Filip Hallander (C): Out – Leg.

Tanner Howe (LW): Out – ACL (IR-NR, expected back Jan 24).

Rutger McGroarty (F): Out – Concussion.

Peyton Kettles (D): Out.

Seattle Kraken:

Matt Murray (G): Out – Lower Body (expected back Jan 19).

Brandon Montour (D): Out – Hand (expected back Jan 15).

Max McCormick (LW): Out – Hip (out for season).

Key Player Matchups

Injuries weaken Pittsburgh’s blue line, potentially exposing them to Seattle’s forwards.

Sidney Crosby (PIT F) vs. Matthew Beniers (SEA F): Crosby leads Penguins with 12 points in last 10; Beniers (multi-point games recently) counters with speed.

Evgeni Malkin (PIT F) vs. Jared McCann (SEA F): Malkin (8 points in last 5) vs. McCann (ex-Penguin, hot streak with elite level play).

Kris Letang (PIT D) vs. Jordan Eberle (SEA F): Letang steps up sans Karlsson; Eberle (14 goals vs PIT career) exploits gaps.

Alex Nedeljkovic (PIT G) vs. Joey Daccord (SEA G): Nedeljkovic (sub for injured) vs. Daccord (2.84 GAA).

Other keys: Pittsburgh’s power play (top-10) vs. Seattle’s penalty kill (middle-pack). Kraken’s home possession vs. Penguins’ counterattacks.

Series History

The Penguins have a 2-5-2 record all-time against the Kraken (9 games). Seattle has won 7 of 9, including 4-1 at home. Recent: Seattle W 3-2 OT (11/22/2025), Seattle W 4-1 (1/25/2025), Seattle W 4-2 (1/14/2025). Unders have hit in 4 of the last 6.

Betting Trends

Puck Line: Penguins 5-5 ATS in last 10; Kraken 6-4 ATS as underdogs.

Over/Under: Set at 5.5 -122 over / +100 under. Over is 4-1 in Penguins’ last 5 road; under is 5-1 in Kraken’s last 6 home.

Other Trends: Kraken 4-6 SU in last 10 home; Penguins 6-4 SU in last 10 overall. Seattle 4-1 SU as +100 underdogs; series unders in 4/6.

Game Odds

Pittsburgh Penguins       – 122

Seattle Kraken                  5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 18, 2026